Planning

NRPF Immigration Advice

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

31 Jul 2025 at 10:24

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council is initiating a procurement process for the provision of NRPF (No Recourse to Public Funds) Immigration Advice services, which falls under the legal advisory and representation services category. The procurement is in the planning stage and a preliminary market engagement notice has been published to assess market interest and potential service delivery models. The contract is valued at £240,000 gross and is set to be delivered in Liverpool, UK. Interested providers are encouraged to engage by completing the PME Questionnaire by 4pm on 22 August 2025. The contract is expected to commence on 13 February 2026 and may run until 12 February 2028, with potential renewal options.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specializing in legal advisory services, particularly those with expertise in immigration law. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the tender is suitable for such entities. By participating, businesses can establish or enhance their presence in the legal services market, potentially influencing immigration policy implementation at a local government level while assisting the Council in fulfilling its statutory obligations efficiently.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NRPF Immigration Advice

Notice Description

Liverpool City Council are looking to engage immigration legal advice providers to provide legal representation to residents who do not have recourse to public funds owing to the condition of their immigration status, and are being supported by the Council either due to their care and support needs or for factors related to their housing. This will work in tandem with a newly recruited No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) team within the Council who will manage the referral pathways to the provider. The overall aim is to support the resident to progress their immigration status to a point where they do have access to public funds and therefore improving their own personal situation and alleviate pressure on the Council.

Planning Information

The purpose of this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice is to enable Liverpool City Council (LCC) to: Engage with the supply market to assess the level of interest. Understand the key aspects of service delivery. Understand the contractual models and solutions that are available. Explore innovative ways to enable the Council to deliver its statutory obligations and reduce costs. This is an excellent opportunity for the providers to provide their input. If you wish to engage, please complete and return the PME Questionnaire which can be accessed via the link below: https://procontract.due-north.com/Login The return deadline for the responses is 4pm on 22 August 2025. Following receipt and evaluation of completed questionnaire, LCC may contact the interested providers to seek clarification on any elements of the response and/ or request further information. If the providers require a clarification on any elements of the preliminary market engagement questionnaire, please send these through the proactis portal by 4pm on 22 August 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0569fa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044656-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Feb 2026 - 12 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ranjana Kapur
Contact Email
ranjana.kapur@liverpool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD72 Liverpool
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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