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COV - 24596 - Services for failed asylum seekers

COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL

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17 Nov 2025 at 10:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process detailed here involves a contract awarded by Coventry City Council for services aimed at providing advice and guidance for failed asylum seekers. The title of the procurement is "COV - 24596 - Services for failed asylum seekers," categorised under the industry of social work and related services. This process falls under the procurement stage of "award" and was completed through a direct, below-threshold method without competition. The contract commenced on 1st January 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st December 2026, with a gross value of £106,800. The procuring entity, Coventry City Council, is based in Coventry, West Midlands, UK.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses in the social services sector to engage with local government projects aimed at humanitarian outreach. Specifically, businesses proficient in delivering social services could benefit from understanding the needs of asylum seekers and establishing connections with agencies like Coventry City Council. The contract was awarded to Refugee Action, an SME based in London, indicating opportunities for smaller enterprises aiming to expand their service offerings within public sector contracts. The focus on direct procurement methods highlights Coventry City Council's interest in fostering relationships with businesses that can directly meet their specific contractual needs.

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Notice Title

COV - 24596 - Services for failed asylum seekers

Notice Description

Advice and guidance for failed asylum seekers

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e23c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074300-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£89,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementcontracts@coventry.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2GN
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REFUGEE ACTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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