Tender

SOL Homes for Ukraine (Ukrainian Host & Guest Support) 2026

SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

05 Jun 2026 at 10:54

Planning

01 Sep 2025 at 14:54

Summary of the contracting process

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is initiating a procurement process entitled "SOL Homes for Ukraine (Ukrainian Host & Guest Support) 2026." This tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on social work and community services, with the main delivery region being Solihull, UK (UKG32). It is currently at the tender stage, with crucial deadlines including the end of the enquiry period on 22nd June 2026, submission deadline on 10th July 2026, and contract commencement set for 1st December 2026. The council seeks to commission support services for both Ukrainian guests and UK sponsors under the Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme. The procurement method is open, adhering to an open procedure as per The Procurement Act 2023, with an estimated contract value including extensions up to £1,008,000 over a three-year duration, potentially extendable by two additional years.

This tender represents a robust opportunity for businesses, especially those experienced in delivering social work and support services, to expand their service offerings and establish themselves in the public sector domain. Suitably, the tender is open to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), provided they meet economic criteria, including a minimum turnover threshold and the acceptance of a fixed payment rate. The tender prioritises quality evaluation, making it ideal for businesses with innovative and effective service delivery models that can enhance the resettlement process for Ukrainian refugees. The competitive landscape requires firms to demonstrate technical expertise and sustainability in managing sponsorship schemes, thus presenting a unique opportunity for businesses to intertwine social impact with commercial growth.

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Notice Title

SOL Homes for Ukraine (Ukrainian Host & Guest Support) 2026

Notice Description

The Council is looking to commission a service to support individuals and families displaced by the conflict in Ukraine through the Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme. Solihull Council delivers the Homes for Ukraine (HfU) scheme locally, ensuring that both Ukrainian guests and their UK sponsors receive appropriate advice, support, and access to services. The service has two main functions: * Sponsor Support: To ensure host households are equipped and supported to sustain sponsorship arrangements. * Guest Support: To help Ukrainian arrivals settle into life in Solihull, access services, and receive tailored assistance where needed. This tender opportunity falls under The Procurement Act 2023 Estimated contract value including extension options PS1,008,000. Contract duration: 3 years with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years. Relevant CPV codes: 85300000 Social work and related services 85312000 Social work services without accommodation 98000000 Other community, social and personal services Selection includes a minimum turnover threshold and acceptance of a fixed payment rate per individual, and evaluation will be against Quality, as per the associated tender documents. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://solihull.my.site.com/s/ Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via https://solihull.my.site.com/s/ Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Up to 2 years to no later than 30/11/2029

Renewal: Up to 2 years

Planning Information

Anticipated Process/Timescales* Market testing sent out: 2nd September 2025 Deadline for return from providers: 30th September 2025 Finalising Specification: November 2025 New tender released : December 2025 / January 2026 New model operational: 1st April 2026 *Subject to change

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05918c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053271-2026
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

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,008,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,008,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
3 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2029-05-29

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

SOLIHULL MBC

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SOLIHULL
Postcode
B91 3QB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG32 Solihull
Delivery Location
TLG32 Solihull

Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
St Alphege
Westminster Constituency
Solihull West and Shirley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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