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Cambridge City Council - Asylum Seeker and Refugee Service

CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCILS

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19 Feb 2019 at 12:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridge City Council is inviting suppliers to provide a specialist advice service for asylum seekers and refugees, aiming to enhance support in the East of England. This open procurement process, classified under other community, social and personal services, has a minimum contract value of £50,000 and a total value of £66,500. The contract period runs from 1 August 2018 to 31 March 2020, with the tender having been awarded on 23 July 2018 to the Cambridge Ethnic Community Forum. The procurement process was completed on 17 July 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in a socially impactful sector. Businesses with expertise in providing support services for vulnerable populations, particularly those familiar with immigration and asylum processes, will find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. By participating, these organisations can contribute to important community services while expanding their service offerings and client base.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cambridge City Council - Asylum Seeker and Refugee Service

Notice Description

The Council is seeking a supplier to deliver a specialist advice service for asylum seekers and refugees in Cambridge. The service will provide effective information, support and advice. It will help to tackle economic and social marginalisation, assist with immigration status and help people to find accommodation. The Council commissioned a survey in the City to establish how many asylum seekers and refugees are in the city that fall outside the home office schemes and who are in need of the service described below. The survey indicated the need for a service that provides the following:- * Asylum Support information being made available * Help with access to the benefits system for people with entitlements * Improved awareness of health servies available * Information about the job market and volunteering opportunities * Providing specialist immigation and asylum seeking advice * Assist with making applications to the home office on behalf of clients applying for various visas/stays. Additional information: This tender has been awarded to Cambridge Ethnic Community Forum

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b23d34e2-170b-42f4-80f9-5faad63de5be
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b38838d6-3d88-4762-bd6b-dc210f1db0b8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£66,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£66,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20187 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCILS
Contact Name
Adam Welch
Contact Email
adam.welch@cambridge.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1223458177

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 3QJ
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Market
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAMBRIDGE ETHNIC COMMUNITY FORUM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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