Tender

Refugee Resettlement Scheme

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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TenderUpdate

30 Dec 2025 at 15:30

Tender

30 Dec 2025 at 10:37

Planning

18 Jul 2025 at 13:20

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council is seeking services to support its Refugee Resettlement Scheme, focusing on providing comprehensive assistance to individuals and families resettling in the Bedford Borough. This tender falls under several industry categories, including services to the community, health, and social work services, as well as other community-related scopes. The Council is currently in the tender stage and using an open procurement method to ensure a broad range of submissions. Interested parties should note key deadlines, with the tender period ending on 6th February 2026, the enquiry period closing on 30th January 2026, and award decisions anticipated by 6th March 2026. The contract is set to commence from 1st May 2026 and may extend up to April 2029.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in community services, healthcare, social work, and those capable of offering integration support, including housing, health, education, language, employment, and benefits guidance. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, given the project's nature and eligibility. The open procurement procedure with an emphasis on quality criteria promises a fair competitive process, making it a fertile ground for businesses looking to expand their portfolio and establish long-term client relationships with government entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Refugee Resettlement Scheme

Notice Description

Bedford Borough Council requires the delivery and co-ordination of the following: All casework support for all individuals and families who have either already arrived, or are due to arrive, in Bedford Borough under various refugee resettlement schemes. The schemes include but are not limited to; UK Resettlement Scheme (UKRS), Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP), Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS) and the Afghan Resettlement Programme (ARP). The commitment includes, amongst other details outlined below, assisting with all matters relating to the resettlement of families: housing, health, education, language (ESOL), immigration status, employment, benefits, and integration within the local community.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: One period of up to 12 months

Planning Information

How to Participate We invite suppliers and stakeholders to engage in the following: Market engagement event (online MS Teams): One-to-one supplier meetings Date: Wednesday 13th August 2025 or Thursday 14th August 2025. Please register your interest by Friday 1st August 2025 by contacting us through the correspondence section of this project on In-tend. Please note there will be an initial briefing held on the morning of Wednesday 13th August, for all interested parties. An invite to the briefing along with your individual meeting will be sent out to you once we have received your request to participate. For full details please register an account on In-tend and view the Pre-Market Engagement document attached to this project.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05622e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086479-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Dec 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Leon Clancy
Contact Email
leon.clancy@bedford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01234276 626

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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