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Afghan specialist support worker for the Afghan relocation programme

Slough Borough Council

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19 Sep 2025 at 10:46

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Slough Borough Council involves the provision of Afghan specialist support workers for the Afghan relocation programme. The objective is to deliver vital support services to Afghan families resettled following the evacuation from Afghanistan in 2021. This procurement relates to the services industry, specifically within the area of social work and related services. The procurement stage is now complete with the award in the final stages, pending signature by 1st October 2025. Key dates include the contract period spanning from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2027. This opportunity was structured under a direct procurement method below threshold without competition, reflecting a light-touch regime. The award is valued at £172,800 and the primary delivery location is Slough, within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for organisations focused on social work and community support services, especially those experienced in assisting refugee and asylum seeker resettlement. Suitable businesses include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of providing specialised and general social support services. Slough Refugee Support, a supplier with a focus on social and community services, has been selected to fulfil this contract, highlighting the potential for similar organisations to collaborate with public authorities in delivering essential community support services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Afghan specialist support worker for the Afghan relocation programme

Notice Description

To provide support to asylum seekers and refugees from an organisation that is experienced in delivering this support. The service is to provide an Afghan specialist worker post and a general support worker. This is to support the resettlement of Afghan families who were evacuated from Afghanistan in 2021.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059def
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058018-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£172,800 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Slough Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SLOUGH
Postcode
SL1 2EL
Postcode Area
Slough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Slough
Electoral Ward
Herschel Park
Westminster Constituency
Slough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Slough Refugee Support

Further Information

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