Planning

Soft Market Test - Orientation and Support Service for Resettled Refugees

HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

25 Jan 2018 at 09:18

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

09 Jan 2018 at 09:27

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Herefordshire Council is currently in the planning stage of a Soft Market Test for the "Orientation and Support Service for Resettled Refugees." This initiative is aimed at providing necessary services for up to 35 refugees under the Syrian Vulnerable Person Resettlement Scheme (SVPRS) and the Vulnerable Children's Resettlement Scheme (VCRS), with the regional focus on Hereford in the West Midlands. The final date for engagement is set for 9 April 2018. This opportunity falls under the health and social work services category, with the contract type labelled as a tender.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social services, particularly those experienced in refugee support and community integration programs. Companies offering orientation and counselling services, as well as those with a background in social work, are well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this project can not only enhance a business's portfolio but also contribute positively to the community by supporting vulnerable populations through their resettlement journey.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft Market Test - Orientation and Support Service for Resettled Refugees

Notice Description

Further to Herefordshire's initial commitment to the Syrian Vulnerable Person Resettlement Scheme (SVPRS) that saw 60 refugees resettle in Hereford between November 2016 and June 2017, a further commitment to resettle refugees has been made. This additional commitment will see Herefordshire welcome refugees from the SVPRS and / or the Vulnerable Childrens Resettlement Scheme (VCRS). Both the SVPRS and VCRS are government funded programmes established to provide a route for the most vulnerable refugees to come to the UK. The resettled refugees are given five years' refugee status, with permission to work and access public funds. Herefordshire Council has agreed to accept up to a further 35 refugees, which is likely to equate to approximately 8-10 households. They will generally be in family groups, but could also include a small number of vulnerable single people or couples. An orientation and support service will be provided for the initial 12 months of resettlement. Herefordshire Council are conducting a Soft Market Test to consider the service requirements. Additional information: Herefordshire Council has published this opportunity on the 'Supplying the Southwest Portal'. To view the tender documentation related to this opportunity you will need to register on the portal, if you are not already register with Procontract, and express an interest in the opportunity. To Register with Supplying the Southwest Portal (Procontract) click on the link below or copy and paste the link into your browser address bar; https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa1e7847-56af-4e35-a2c7-b1b672ddbe56
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Apr 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Phillip Clayton
Contact Email
phillip.clayton@herefordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1432383729

Buyer Location

Locality
HEREFORD
Postcode
HR4 0LE
Post Town
Hereford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Widemarsh
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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