Refugee Resettlement Services and ESOL Programme

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the Refugee Resettlement Services and ESOL Programme. This process is being conducted under the Procurement Act 2023 to gather market insights for future tender strategies. The project focuses on providing community, health, and social services, falling under the services category. A market engagement event is scheduled online via Microsoft Teams on 13th and 14th August 2025, with the deadline for registering interest set on 1st August 2025. The contract's anticipated duration runs from 1st May 2026 to 1st April 2029, with possible extensions till 2031. Interested parties should contact Bedford Borough Council's Commercial Hub for further details.

This upcoming tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in community and social services, particularly those experienced in refugee integration and support. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this tender highly beneficial due to the specific suitability criteria outlined. The contract encourages innovation and capability-building, allowing businesses to expand their portfolios in public sector services. The preliminary engagement aims to shape a responsive and impactful service delivery model, offering a competitive advantage to businesses with valuable insights and hands-on experience in similar service provision.

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Refugee Resettlement Services and ESOL Programme

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

18th July 2025 13:20:03 PM

Planning Deadline

1st August 2025 23:59:59 PM Expired
Contract Summary

Bedford Borough Council is considering the potential procurement of the current Refugee resettlement contract and is conducting preliminary market engagement in accordance with Section 16 of the Procurement Act 2023. We are seeking information, advice, and feedback from the market to help shape a future procurement strategy and to better understand the capabilities, capacity, and innovation potential within the market.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-05622e

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Planning

Procurement Method

N/A

Procurement Method Details

N/A

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

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Awarding Authority

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

Commercial.Hub@bedford.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street

Bedford

MK42 9AP

United Kingdom

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Refugee Resettlement Services and ESOL Programme

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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