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Refugee Resettlement Support Contract - VEAT

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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27 Jan 2025 at 11:39

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14 Jan 2025 at 13:24

Summary of the contracting process

Halton Borough Council has awarded a contract for Refugee Resettlement Support Services to Plus Dane Group. This contract, classified under the Health and Social Work Services industry category, will be effective from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months. The procurement process, carried out under a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, observed a 10-day standstill period from 15th January 2025 to 24th January 2025 in compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract is valued at £593,880 and will support refugee resettlement services in Halton, located in the UKD71 region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the health and social services sector, especially those with expertise in refugee support and community integration services. Companies that can provide consistent, high-quality support to refugee populations, with the capability to promote social integration and alleviate pressure on existing frontline services, will find this contract particularly beneficial. The engagement of Plus Dane Group, a large-scale provider, reflects the importance of experience and capability in successfully delivering such essential services. This contract not only secures business continuity for the incumbent provider but also demonstrates the potential for additional growth through possible extensions and associated services.

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Notice Title

Refugee Resettlement Support Contract - VEAT

Notice Description

VEAT notice for the award of an additional contract of 24 months to the incumbent provider for the period 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027 (with an option to extend for a further 1 x 12 month period). Plus Dane Group are Home Office Grant Funded services for Refugees across a range of cohorts within Halton. These services are required in order to allow for continuation of support to our Refugee Resettlement community, in order to promote integration and reduce pressures on existing front line services where possible, in line with funding requirements set out by the home office.

Lot Information

Lot 1

VEAT notice for the award of an additional contract of 24 months to the incumbent provider for the period 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027, (with an option to extend for a further 1 x 12 month period). Plus Dane Group are Home Office Grant Funded services for Refugees across a range of cohorts within Halton. These services are required in order to allow for continuation of support to our Refugee Resettlement community, in order to promote integration and reduce pressures on existing front line services where possible, in line with funding requirements set out by the home office.

Procurement Information

This is a VEAT notice for the award of an additional contract of 24 months to the incumbent provider for the period 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027 (with an option to extend for a further 1 x 12 month period). Plus Dane Group are Home Office Grant Funded services for Refugees across a range of cohorts within Halton. These services are required in order to allow for continuation of support to our Refugee Resettlement community, in order to promote integration and reduce pressures on existing front line services where possible, in line with funding requirements set out by the home office.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04cfdf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002676-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£593,880 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£593,880 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WIDNES
Postcode
WA8 7QF
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD71 East Merseyside

Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Central & West Bank
Westminster Constituency
Widnes and Halewood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PLUS DANE GROUP

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