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Ukraine Support Hub - 2025

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL

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30 Oct 2025 at 11:13

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Southend-on-Sea City Council has awarded a contract titled "Ukraine Support Hub - 2025" to "WELCOME TO THE UK". This contract, classified under the services category, specifically involves the provision of community services (CPV: 75200000) in the Southend-on-Sea area, located within the region UKH31, United Kingdom. The procurement process was conducted using a limited competition method below the threshold, with the award stage completed on 30th October 2025. The contract commenced on 31st October 2025 and is set to run until 31st August 2026, valued at £84,000. This initiative is rooted in providing support to Ukrainian guests under the "Homes for Ukraine Scheme" and some Family Visa guests, emphasising English as a Second Language (ESOL) classes at the hub in addition to local offering.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on community support services, particularly those with experience in managing and delivering educational and integration programmes for displaced communities. The ideal businesses to compete for such opportunities would be those with a strong local presence and the capability to offer tailored support services. Organisations with a background in educational services, social integration, and community building, especially those experienced in navigating government contracts, will find pursuing similar opportunities beneficial for growth and reputation enhancement in the public service sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ukraine Support Hub - 2025

Notice Description

The Hub has provided support for Ukrainian guests on the "Homes for Ukraine Scheme", and for some Family Visa guests who have resided locally. The support has covered initial arrival issues, immediately after the guests have arrived in the UK or arrived in Southend. There has also been ongoing support that has been provided to guests as they have settled into life in Southend. ESOL classes have also been provided, and this is an expectation of the contract. These should be delivered at the Hub site, and further details are detailed later. The expectation is that the Hub provider will provide these classes directly, as our request is for these to be provided in addition to any other ESOL classes that are provided locally in Southend. The Resettlement team is keen to commission a community focussed and locally based provider to provide a support service for Ukrainian guests in Southend- on -Sea.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d6fb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069669-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£84,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20251 months ago
Contract Period
31 Oct 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementops@southend.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND ON SEA
Postcode
SS2 6FA
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WELCOME TO THE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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