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Request To Participate (RTP) in a Flexible Contracting Agreement for the provision of Refugee Integration Support Services Flexible Contracting Agreement (FCA)

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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21 Dec 2022 at 16:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham City Council is conducting a tender titled "Request To Participate (RTP) in a Flexible Contracting Agreement for the provision of Refugee Integration Support Services Flexible Contracting Agreement (FCA)" in the services category for social work and related services. The procurement process involves two stages: Selection Stage, where Potential Suppliers must pass qualifying criteria, and Invitation To Tender, where service requirements are developed based on needs. The deadline for submitting tenders is noon on 25th January 2023 for lots 1-4 and 22nd February 2023 for lot 5.

This tender by the Birmingham City Council can create opportunities for businesses offering social work, community services, health services, and training services. Companies interested in supporting refugee integration and wellbeing in Birmingham through tenancy support, employability services, and mental health awareness would be well-suited to compete. The use of an e-tendering system and the detailed selection criteria provide a transparent and fair opportunity for businesses to participate in this valuable public procurement process.

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Notice Title

Request To Participate (RTP) in a Flexible Contracting Agreement for the provision of Refugee Integration Support Services Flexible Contracting Agreement (FCA)

Notice Description

The Council wishes to establish a framework agreement for resettlement and integration support services for refugees and guests who are living in Birmingham as part of the official Government Schemes and who are entitled to local authority support. The services will be split into two projects with 5 lots in total as follows:* P0915A Lot 1: Tenancy and Family Support (follow on service) * P0915A Lot 2: Refugee Participation and Engagement * P0915A Lot 3: Employability Service* P0915A Lot 4: Wellbeing and Mental Health * P0915B Lot 5: Support, Orientation and Accommodation

Lot Information

Tenancy and Family Support (follow on service)

To help refugees and sanctuary seekers with maintaining their tenancies, including personal budgeting and providing support with family welfare issues.

Refugee Participation and Engagement

To link refugees and sanctuary seekers to local support to prevent social isolation, according to their interests and hobbies, as well as to encourage links with local support and communities.

Employability Service

To assist refugees and sanctuary seekers in becoming work ready, obtaining employment, creating career pathways, providing training opportunities and supporting with recruitment and selection processes.

Wellbeing and Mental Health

To raise awareness regarding mental health issues amongst refugees and sanctuary seekers and help them access relevant services.

Support, Orientation and Accommodation

To facilitate the initial settlement period for new refugees and sanctuary seekers in Birmingham including delivery of information, advice & guidance (this is a separate project due to a later closing date).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-039376
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036264-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic, Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

79600000 - Recruitment services

80500000 - Training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85323000 - Community health services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Corporate Procurement Services
Contact Email
etendering@birmingham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7WB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG31 Birmingham

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

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