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24 Sep 2024 at 13:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Refugee Resettlement Programme - Framework Agreement" was organised by Watford Borough Council, encompassing the ten district and borough councils in Hertfordshire. This procurement, falling under the social services industry category (CPV: 85320000), is located in the East of England, United Kingdom. It has reached the award stage, following an open procedure. The total value of the contract is £2,500,000 and the contract period runs from 1 October 2024 to 1 October 2032. Significant dates include the award date on 1 September 2024 and the award notice publication date on 24 September 2024. The successful suppliers are Migrant Help and British Refugee, both large-scale organisations.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses within the social services sector, specifically those experienced in refugee resettlement programmes. It is particularly suited for SMEs and VCSEs, as this procurement method favours diverse and inclusive participation. The framework agreement allows approved suppliers to collaborate within a regional scope, providing a sustained source of work over an eight-year period. This can facilitate business growth through consistent service engagement and potential for future tenders within the public sector circle in Hertfordshire and beyond.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Refugee Resettlement Programme - Framework Agreement

Notice Description

A Framework Agreement to provide services for the ten district and borough councils in Hertfordshire when taking part in any Refugee Resettlement Scheme. Watford BC wishes to establish a Framework Agreement for use by the following UK public sector bodies (and any future successors to these organisations) being the ten District and Borough Councils in Hertfordshire: Broxbourne Borough Council Dacorum Borough Council East Herts District Council Hertsmere Borough Council North Hertfordshire District Council St Albans City and District Council Stevenage Borough Council Three Rivers District Council Watford Borough Council Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dc95283d-c57d-4554-a8de-d889a94d8304
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b8d243d-bc2f-42b0-a22b-ac3019b7e5eb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2024 - 1 Oct 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Watford Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WATFORD
Postcode
WD17 3EX
Postcode Area
Watford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Watford
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Watford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Migrant Help

British Refugee

Further Information

Notice Documents

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