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Asylum Support Services in Buckinghamshire

Buckinghamshire Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Apr 2026 at 16:14

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

03 Nov 2025 at 17:25

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Buckinghamshire Council has awarded a contract for Asylum Support Services within the region, aimed at providing assistance to asylum seekers and refugees. The contract entails the delivery of services such as information and advice, language support, and community action across two geographical Lots: North and South Buckinghamshire. The current procurement stage is 'Award', with the contract commencing on 1st April 2026 and set to run initially until 31st March 2028, with potential extensions available. This initiative utilises Asylum Dispersal grant funding from the Home Office to alleviate the pressure on local council services. The procurement method used was an 'open' competition, tailored below the threshold to ensure a broad participation.

The procurement process presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in community support, language services, social work, and wellbeing activities. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-positioned to benefit from such tenders, given the budget allocations across Lots 1 and 2, capped at £30,000 and £45,000 respectively per annum, inclusive of extensions. This is an excellent opportunity for businesses eager to expand their service offerings and deliver vital support services within the Buckinghamshire community. The completed contract, awarded to Skillsum LTD, illustrates the prowess required for successful tender applications within this industry, providing a benchmark for potential future bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Asylum Support Services in Buckinghamshire

Notice Description

CONTRACT AWARDED Buckinghamshire Council has awarded a contract to an experienced supplier to deliver its Asylum support service. The service is divided into 2 geographical areas referred to as Lots, namely Lot 1 (North Buckinghamshire) and Lot 2 (South Buckinghamshire). Suppliers may bid for one or both Lots. Using Asylum Dispersal grant funding from the Home Office, this new service aims to reduce the impact on council services through the provision of support to asylum seekers and refugees covering: * Information and advice * Language support * Volunteering opportunities * Wellbeing activities * Signposting and supporting with access to key services * Establishing drop-in centres in key locations to provide advice and practical support The services start date is 1st April 2026. The contract term will be for two years. The 2 year initial term ends 31 March 2028. The Council may at its discretion extend the contract for two further extensions of 12 months each, subject to funding. Lot 1 - There is a budget cap of PS30,000 for each year of the contract period including the extension periods. (PS120,000 budget for the full contract term including extensions). Lot 2 - There is a budget cap of PS45,000 for each year of the contract period including the extension periods. (PS180,000 budget for the full contract term including extensions).

Lot Information

Lot 1 North Buckinghamshire

Renewal: The Council may at its discretion extend the contract for two further extensions of up to 12 months each, subject to funding.

Lot 2 South Buckinghamshire

Renewal: The Council may at its discretion extend the contract for two further extensions of up to 12 months each, subject to funding.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d958
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034860-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

80580000 - Provision of language courses

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

85312310 - Guidance services

85312320 - Counselling services

85320000 - Social services

85322000 - Community action programme

85323000 - Community health services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£293,144 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Buckinghamshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP19 8FF
Postcode Area
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North West
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Skillsum LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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