Invitation to Tender for Resettlement Asylum and Refugee Support

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 May 2026 at 13:52

Tender

13 Oct 2025 at 14:38

Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council recently completed an open procurement process for resettlement, asylum, and refugee support services. The contract, titled "Invitation to Tender for Resettlement Asylum and Refugee Support," was awarded for services in the Sandwell region, classified under health and social work services. The process, which falls under the category of public authority sub-central government, culminated on 6th May 2026, with a contract scheduled to begin on 20th May 2026 and run until 19th May 2029. The total contract value is £1,080,000, with Sandwell Council focusing on integrating approximately 450 households into the community annually using a holistic support delivery model.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in social service provision, particularly those with experience in community integration and support for vulnerable groups. The process utilised an open procurement method, which encouraged a competitive environment with six final stage bids, including five from SMEs. Claremont Living Group, an SME based in Birmingham, was awarded the contract, showcasing the chance for smaller enterprises to secure significant public sector contracts. Companies adept in delivering comprehensive support services and capable of managing large caseloads in diverse community settings would find this an ideal growth opportunity.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ae78
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041545-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20264 months ago
Contract Period
19 May 2026 - 19 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLAREMONT LIVING GROUP

Further Information

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