Tender

Refugee Resettlement Support Services for Lincolnshire

NORTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

09 Jan 2020 at 13:32

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North Kesteven District Council is inviting tenders for the provision of Refugee Resettlement Support Services for Lincolnshire, focusing on social work and related services. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with a deadline set for submission on 31 January 2020. The total contract value is £650,000, and the services will be delivered primarily in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The contract period is scheduled to run from 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for service providers, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in social support and integration services for refugees. Businesses with expertise in social work, community services, language support, and cultural integration will be especially well-suited to participate in this procurement process. By securing this contract, businesses can contribute positively to community development while also expanding their operational portfolio in a growing sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Refugee Resettlement Support Services for Lincolnshire

Notice Description

City of Lincoln, North Kesteven District, South Holland District and South Kesteven District Councils have accepted Syrian refugee families within their authority areas. The Councils are seeking to enter into contract with a suitable Supplier for the provision of Refugee Resettlement Support Services which includes (but is not limited to): (1) Welcoming new arrivals at the airport and providing welcome packs on arrival at the airport and the accommodation (2) Liaising with the Authority to deliver the Biometric Residence Permits following arrival (3) Developing and auctioning support plans for the families and individuals (4) Providing a dedicated source of advice, guidance, information, signposting, support and advocacy (5) Managing the expectations of the family to ensure they do not become reliant on either the local Authority or the Support Worker (6) Visiting families and accompanying them to appointments, drop in / training sessions, etc., in order to: (a) Assist with registering for benefits and services and signposting to other advice, information and agencies (b) Register with local nurseries, schools or colleges, English Language and Literacy classes and other appropriate training (c) Register with local GP's and other healthcare providers in line with any identified medical or mental health needs (d) Attend local Job Centre Plus appointments for benefit assessments and access to employment (e) Help with opening a bank account - ensuring people know their rights and are able to manage their finances (f) Where required, help with understanding tenancy agreements and addressing any problems (some Authorities may wish to provide this element themselves) (g) Help set up accounts for utilities (h) Show them around their new local area, helping them get to grips with public transport, buy familiar food, find their local library, places of worship and other community facilities and volunteering opportunities (i) Support with budgeting, wellbeing, skills development and employment readiness (j) Take active steps to reduce isolation, ensure integration and connecting people to their communities and encouraging local support networks (k) Help local communities and services to become refugee-friendly (l) Develop support plans for families and individuals (m) Help with asylum and immigration issues (7) Ensuring / confirming that other agencies interacting with the refugee have made telephone interpretation services available for appointments, etc. (8) Provide updates on the progress of families and individuals to the local Authority Further information is available via the ProContract system https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d3325d7a-e232-ea11-80fc-005056b64545

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/744abb7d-1d3a-49e1-945a-1dd5a60e59ec
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

98390000 - Other services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2025 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SLEAFORD
Postcode
NG34 7EF
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
North Kesteven
Electoral Ward
Sleaford Navigation
Westminster Constituency
Sleaford and North Hykeham

Further Information

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