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Coordination of Volunteers to Support Refugees

BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL

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30 May 2025 at 07:07

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Bath & North East Somerset Council has progressed to the award stage for the "Coordination of Volunteers to Support Refugees" contract. This contract, situated in the UKK12 region, falls under the services category, specifically related to relocation services. The procurement involved a "light touch" regime, and despite initially facing a failed tender process, the contract was ultimately awarded to Bath Welcomes Refugees, a supplier classified as a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) and a voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE). Significant dates include the contract's start on 1 June 2025, with its estimated value being £262,000 and a potential renewal option extending the contract until 2029.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in volunteer coordination, community support, and relocation services, to expand their reach and influence by capitalising on growing needs in refugee assistance. Companies with expertise in social services, community engagement or those possessing a shared ethos with Bath Welcomes Refugees can thrive in this competitive space. Businesses eager to support refugee resettlement programmes and collaborate closely with local councils to complement core services would be well-suited to benefit from similar procurement initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Coordination of Volunteers to Support Refugees

Notice Description

The overall aim of this commission is to co-ordinate the support being offered by members of the community in B&NES to various cohorts of refugees. Since the government Homes For Ukraine sponsorship scheme opened in the Spring 2022, more than 380 Ukrainian guests have arrived and been accommodated in host homes in the B&NES area. As well as hosts offering accommodation, other B&NES residents have also stepped forward as they wish to help and support in different ways. As well as arrivals from Ukraine, there are also arrivals under the Afghan and UK Resettlement Schemes who may also benefit from some volunteer support. The council is looking for a provider to co-ordinate and support volunteers who wish to help, and ensure that the help they are offering is appropriate and accessible. It will also be important to ensure that the volunteer offer complements the core services being provided to refugees and displaced communities by the council's Resettlement Team, other council teams and other organisations. Following a previous failed procurement, the contract has been awarded to the second placed bidder from the previous tender process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052942
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028627-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98392000 - Relocation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£262,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@bathnes.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA1 5AW
Post Town
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Kingsmead
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BATH WELCOMES REFUGEES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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