Award

Tender for Resettlement, Asylum and Refugee Support

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

25 Sep 2024 at 13:05

Tender

14 Mar 2024 at 19:00

Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has recently completed a procurement process titled "Tender for Resettlement, Asylum and Refugee Support," classified under Health and Social Work Services (CPV code: 85000000). The procurement aimed to enhance resettlement services in Sandwell, focusing on providing holistic support for refugees and asylum seekers. The procurement stage is now at Award, with the contract valued at £415,410 having been signed on 6th September 2024. The project includes comprehensive support to empower refugees, improving their access to employment, housing, and wellbeing. The award was made to the Afghanistan and Central Asian Association (ACCA), reflecting a significant partnership to support this vulnerable group. Key regions involved include Oldbury (UKG37), with an open procurement method used for this tender.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in health and social work services, especially those experienced in delivering holistic and wrap-around support models. SMEs and firms with a focus on social services, resettlement programs, and refugee support can benefit significantly from the contract, which aims to strengthen the capacity and coordination of resettlement services in Sandwell. The comprehensive approach and the project's aim to integrate digital skills and overall wellbeing support align well with the expertise of service providers dedicated to social impact and community development, positioning them for growth and enhanced service delivery.

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Notice Title

Tender for Resettlement, Asylum and Refugee Support

Notice Description

Sandwell Council was seeking a qualified and experienced service provider(s) to deliver a comprehensive Key Worker/Holistic support delivery model to lead on wrap around support and planning for move on and resettlement in Sandwell. The tender aimed to enhance the resettlement support services provided at present and work with the Housing Solutions Service to strengthen capacity for effective coordination and support for the cohort. The purpose of this tender was to solicit proposals aimed at empowering refugees and asylum seekers by enhancing their access to employment, housing, digital skills, and overall wellbeing. The project seeks to build on existing partnerships and adopt a holistic, whole-system approach to supporting refugees who have gained asylum. The objective is to deliver a more efficient and effective service to customers while ensuring improved social and economic growth.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0448d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030602-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£415,410 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2024 - 31 May 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Shazia Nazir
Contact Email
shazia_nazir@sandwell.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OLDBURY
Postcode
B69 3DB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG37 Sandwell

Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AFGHANISTAN AND CENTRAL ASIAN ASSOCIATION (ACCA

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