Tender

Invitation to Tender for Resettlement Asylum and Refugee Support

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

13 Oct 2025 at 14:38

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently in the tender stage of procuring services under the title "Invitation to Tender for Resettlement Asylum and Refugee Support", focusing on health and social work services within the UKG37 region. The objective is to provide move-on and resettlement support to approximately 450 households annually within Sandwell, enhancing current services and collaborating with Housing Solutions for effective integration. This open procedure process allows for electronic submissions in English and is conducted under legal framework 2023/54. The deadline for tenders is 12:00 pm on 13th November 2025, with the contract expected to start on 9th December 2025 and conclude on 8th December 2028.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses experienced in delivering comprehensive support services. Suitable candidates would be those with a strong track record in community integration and resettlement of asylum seekers and refugees, capable of deploying a robust key worker model. The contract, valued at £1,080,000 gross, offers a lucrative opportunity to establish long-term engagements with Sandwell Council, fostering capabilities in public sector service provision and potentially opening doors for future projects in the social services domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for Resettlement Asylum and Refugee Support

Notice Description

The requirement is for the provision of Move on and Resettlement Support in Sandwell to a minimum specification as detailed. Suppliers must support approximately 450 households per year with integration into the community. Sandwell Council is seeking qualified and experienced service provider(s) to deliver a comprehensive Key Worker/Holistic support delivery model to lead on wrap around support and planning for move on and resettlement of customers in Sandwell. The tender aims to enhance the resettlement support services provided at present and work with the Housing Solutions Service to strengthen capacity for effective coordination and support for the cohort.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ae78
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064869-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Dec 2025 - 8 Dec 2028 3-4 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
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Shazia Nazir
Contact Email
shazia_nazir@sandwell.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OLDBURY
Postcode
B69 3DE
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG37 Sandwell
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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