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Welcome to All - Displaced People

SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Jun 2025 at 08:38

Tender

17 Feb 2025 at 13:15

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset County Council is conducting a procurement process titled "Welcome to All - Displaced People," aimed at providing health and social work services in the UKK23 region of Taunton. The procurement falls under the services category within the Health and social work services industry, and involves an open procedure method. The tender initially announced on 17 February 2025, is currently in the award stage, with The Community Council for Somerset identified as the supplier, receiving an active status on 4 June 2025, and the contract signed on 14 May 2025. The tender had a significant contract value of £4,000,000 with a renewal option, and set a strategic direction to strengthen leadership and build sustainable networks among displaced communities, to be realised by 30 June 2027. Although the submission period ended on 20 March 2025, the procurement procedure is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) and included electronic submissions via Somerset Council’s supplier portal.

Offering substantial opportunities for businesses within the VCFSE sector, this tender encourages collaboration with statutory organisations to foster inclusivity, equity, and resilience. Small and medium enterprises focusing on comprehensive support solutions, mental health services, and social value enhancement stand to gain by participating in such tenders. The procurement process promotes business growth by fostering strategic partnerships and sector capacity building, with the emphasis on delivering culturally responsive services and supporting the mental health and wellbeing of displaced individuals. This not only fulfils societal needs but also positions businesses as leaders in community-driven solutions, promoting sustainability and social impact. The opportunity is particularly suited for enterprises adept at integrating service delivery among diverse communities, engaging in community empowerment and resilience-building activities.

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Notice Title

Welcome to All - Displaced People

Notice Description

The Service aim is to establish Somerset as a beacon of inclusivity and equity, where displaced communities are supported to thrive through resilience, unity, and empowerment.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim it to deliver integrated support by uniting the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector with statutory organisations, building inclusivity, equity, and resilience through collaboration and shared insights.

Renewal: There is the option to extend by mutual agreement for a period of up to 24 months (subject to funding).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e2a8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029714-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
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
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

SOMERSET COUNCIL

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stephen.barker@somerset.go.uk, stephen.barker@somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK23 Somerset CC

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE COMMUNITY COUNCIL FOR SOMERSET

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