Tender

Counselling Service for Refugees

CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

19 Jan 2026 at 15:06

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cambridge City Council, in collaboration with several district and county councils in the region, is inviting bids for a short-term counselling service aimed at supporting refugees and asylum seekers. The tender is currently in the active procurement stage, with submissions due by 12:00 on 16th February 2026. This project is situated within the social work and related services category, under CPV code 85300000, and will serve the region of UKH12 in the United Kingdom. The maximum contract value is set at £165,000, and the procurement follows an open, below-threshold competition method. The intended contract period is from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with potential renewal options available.

This tender presents a meaningful opportunity for firms specialising in mental health services, specifically those experienced in addressing issues such as post-traumatic stress disorder. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as indicated by the suitability criteria. With a strong emphasis on quality, weighted at 75% in the award criteria, businesses with robust service delivery models and innovative approaches to counselling may find this contract a viable prospect to expand their reach and impact in the community. The project underscores the role of social services in enhancing refugees' integration and access to broader opportunities, such as education and employment, thus offering a strategic avenue for participating companies to engage in socially impactful work.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Counselling Service for Refugees

Notice Description

Cambridge City Council in collaboration with South Cambridgeshire District Council, East Cambridgeshire District Council, Huntingdonshire District Council, and Cambridgeshire County Council is looking for a provider of a short-term counselling support service for refugees and asylum seekers. This contract is intended to support the integration of refugees and asylum seekers locally and provide support for mental health issues, such as post-traumatic stress disorder, so that the impact of these conditions is reduced and become less of a barrier to accessing opportunities, such as education, training, or employment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0608e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004420-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£165,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£165,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 2026Today
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@cambridge.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 1BY
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC
Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Market
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

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