Planning

Cambridge City Council - Expression of Interest for Asylum Seeker and Refugee Services

CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

04 Mar 2022 at 16:56

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

04 Mar 2022 at 16:50

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridge City Council is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Expression of Interest for Asylum Seeker and Refugee Services." This initiative aims to provide specialised advice services aimed at improving the livelihoods of asylum seekers and refugees in Cambridge, which is located in England, UK. The engagement phase is set to conclude on 14th March 2022. The council has allocated a budget of £75,000 for this service, classified under the category of Other Community, Social and Personal Services.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in social and community services, particularly those with experience in providing support to vulnerable groups, including asylum seekers and refugees. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given their capacity to deliver tailored and impactful services in line with the council's objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cambridge City Council - Expression of Interest for Asylum Seeker and Refugee Services

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. In 2016 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 * Help with access to the benefits system for people with entitlements * Improved awareness of available health services * Information about the job market and volunteering opportunities * Specialist immigration and asylum seeking advice * Support with making applications to the Home Office on behalf of clients applying for various visas/stays. This is a service for Asylum Seekers and Refugees in the City of Cambridge.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f3ce3b89-f646-41f1-bb08-0e0b221465fb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f629b93d-8c5d-4aec-989f-bada1e24682e
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Mar 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Market
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Further Information

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