Planning

SOL Afghan Resettlement Programme

SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

02 Dec 2025 at 17:33

Summary of the contracting process

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the "SOL Afghan Resettlement Programme." This initiative falls under the industry category of health and social work services and aims to deliver comprehensive support services for Afghan arrivals in the UK, specifically within the region coded UKG32. The programme will focus on resettlement efforts, including housing, health, education, employment, and community integration. A preliminary market engagement notice was published on 2 December 2025, inviting interested parties to express their interest, and market engagement is scheduled to continue until 19 December 2025. The contract is slated to span from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029.

The tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations with expertise in health and social services to participate. With a gross budget of £540,000, businesses that are capable of innovative delivery and have capacity in supporting resettlement needs will be well-suited to compete for this contract. This is a favourable opportunity for organisations looking to expand their services in the realm of humanitarian aid and social integration, offering a platform to contribute meaningfully to societal development while leveraging their specialised skills. The light-touch regime procurement approach further emphasises flexibility and responsiveness, creating an ideal setting for growth and innovation among suitable providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SOL Afghan Resettlement Programme

Notice Description

Tailored support for Afghan arrivals under the ARP scheme, focusing on resettlement and access to essential services. This includes help with housing, health, education, employment, and community integration, tailored to the specific needs of Afghan families and individuals.

Planning Information

Solihull Council is undertaking this exercise to gauge the level of market interest in delivering resettlement support services for Afghan arrivals. It is also intended to understand delivery capacity and explore potential innovations from interested providers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ed6c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079118-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Mar 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procteam@solihull.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOLIHULL
Postcode
B91 3QB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG32 Solihull
Delivery Location
TLG32 Solihull

Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
St Alphege
Westminster Constituency
Solihull West and Shirley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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