Tender

The Provision of a Migrant Support Service for Fenland

FENLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

08 Nov 2023 at 13:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Fenland District Council is seeking to procure a Migrant Support Service for Afghan families settling in Fenland under government schemes. The council aims to provide accommodation, public services, integration support, employment assistance, and day-to-day help to facilitate the families' adaptation into the UK. The tender deadline is on Wednesday 13th December 2023, with expressions of interest accepted until Wednesday 29th November 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for organizations with a successful track record in supporting Afghan refugees to provide essential services to aid in their settlement in Fenland. Businesses specializing in health and social work services, community services, and offering befriending and support services are well-suited to compete. The tender process is in the active stage, with an open procurement method inviting eligible suppliers to bid for the contract to deliver crucial support services to Afghan families in Fenland.

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Notice Title

The Provision of a Migrant Support Service for Fenland

Notice Description

Fenland is located between the cities of Peterborough and Cambridge and is a rural area consisting of 4 market towns. As a council we are proud to assist Afghan families to settle in Fenland under the government scheme. The support element is critical to ensuring the success of the project and smooth integration into our local community. We are looking for an organisation with a proven successful track record of delivering support to Afghan refugees. The Council has agreed to participate in the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Programme (ARAP) and Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS) agreeing to purchase 5 properties as part of the Local Authority Housing Fund to house Afghan refugees. Under the Government policy, support is provided for 3 years from date of arrival. The properties under these schemes will be located in Whittlesey and March. For the duration of the scheme, the council will ensure that families have access to: * Good quality and affordable accommodation * Public services, particularly education, health and welfare benefits * Integration support - helping families to build a new life in the UK. * Assistance to find employment and improve their skills. * Day to day support to help families manage their lives. Whichever scheme a family arrives in the UK on, the requirements above will apply. The council is looking to commission an organisation that can provide a range of befriending and support services upon a families' arrival in Fenland. Should further families arrive the council reserves the right to add these to the contract via negotiation with a capped total contracted spend up to the main legislative procurement threshold. Please reply through Proactis Supplier Portal to view tender documents. Tender Return Deadline is Wednesday 13th December 12 noon 2023.. Expressions of interest will be open until Wednesday 29th November 2023. https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=c5a86b86-337e-ee11-8125-005056b64545

Lot Information

Lot 1

Fenland is located between the cities of Peterborough and Cambridge and is a rural area consisting of 4 market towns. As a council we are proud to assist Afghan families to settle in Fenland under the government scheme. The support element is critical to ensuring the success of the project and smooth integration into our local community. We are looking for an organisation with a proven successful track record of delivering support to Afghan refugees. The Council has agreed to participate in the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Programme (ARAP) and Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS) agreeing to purchase 5 properties as part of the Local Authority Housing Fund to house Afghan refugees. Under the Government policy, support is provided for 3 years from date of arrival. The properties under these schemes will be located in Whittlesey and March. For the duration of the scheme, the council will ensure that families have access to: * Good quality and affordable accommodation * Public services, particularly education, health and welfare benefits * Integration support - helping families to build a new life in the UK. * Assistance to find employment and improve their skills. * Day to day support to help families manage their lives. Whichever scheme a family arrives in the UK on, the requirements above will apply. The council is looking to commission an organisation that can provide a range of befriending and support services upon a families' arrival in Fenland. Should further families arrive the council reserves the right to add these to the contract via negotiation with a capped total contracted spend up to the main legislative procurement threshold. Please reply through Proactis Supplier Portal to view tender documents. Tender Return Deadline is Wednesday 13th December 12 noon 2023.. Expressions of interest will be open until Wednesday 29th November 2023

Renewal: Additional families can be added as per scheme requirements up to a spend cap of main legislative threshold.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0416c3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033050-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work 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
8 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 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
FENLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MARCH
Postcode
PE15 8NQ
Post Town
Peterborough
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
Fenland
Electoral Ward
March North
Westminster Constituency
North East Cambridgeshire

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