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AWARDED-HC_Refugee_Resettlement_Support_Service-2024

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL

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Award

07 May 2025 at 12:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council has completed the procurement process for the "Refugee Resettlement Support Service" project in the housing services industry category, located in the Inner Moray Firth area, Highland, Scotland. The procurement process reached the award stage and was concluded on 1 May 2025. This contract was awarded to New Start Highland following a limited procurement method due to only one suitable bid being submitted. The services will support individuals and families resettled through the Home Office's Refugee Resettlement Scheme, ensuring they integrate smoothly into the community and maintain secure housing. The contract is valued at £244,977.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in comprehensive resettlement support, housing services, and community integration. Companies like New Start Highland, which have experience in managing resettlement programmes and working with regional authorities, are well-positioned to compete for similar tenders. The emphasis on quality over cost in the awarding criteria indicates a focus on providing high-standard services, making this an attractive opportunity for businesses with strong service delivery and community enhancement capabilities. Additionally, collaboration with local authorities like The Highland Council could lead to further business growth opportunities within the region.

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Notice Title

AWARDED-HC_Refugee_Resettlement_Support_Service-2024

Notice Description

AWARDED The services are to provide support for individuals and families who have been resettled in Highland through the Home Office's Refugee Resettlement Scheme, within the Inner Moray Firth area. The successful Service Provider will be required to provide a comprehensive package of support. With primary aims of ensuring that refugee families feel safe, secure and able to integrate into community life as smoothly and quickly as possible; are able to access a wide range of services applicable to their needs and can manage and sustain their homes as required under the Home Officer Funding Instructions and Statement of Requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

AWARDED The services are to provide support for individuals and families who have been resettled in Highland through the Home Office's Refugee Resettlement Scheme, within the Inner Moray Firth area. The successful Service Provider will be required to provide a comprehensive package of support. With primary aims of ensuring that refugee families feel safe, secure and able to integrate into community life as smoothly and quickly as possible; are able to access a wide range of services applicable to their needs and can manage and sustain their homes as required under the Home Officer Funding Instructions and Statement of Requirements. Additional information: This Contract has been AWARDED

Procurement Information

Only one supplier submitted a bid

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050dca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019367-2025
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

70 - Real estate services


CPV Codes

70333000 - Housing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£244,977 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 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
THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Hazel Chisholm (Resettlement Team)
Contact Email
resettlement@highland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7909436821

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5NX
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEW START HIGHLAND

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