This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

29 May 2026 at 09:14

Award

29 May 2026 at 09:06

Tender

19 Jan 2026 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

Cambridge City Council has successfully completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Counselling Service for Refugees," aimed at providing short-term counselling support to refugees and asylum seekers. The procurement was conducted through an open competition model, below threshold, and was concluded with an award date of 29th May 2026. This contract is to be delivered in the UKH12 region, encompassing Cambridge, targeting the integration and mental health support of refugees within the community. This initiative addresses post-traumatic stress disorder amongst other mental health issues, with the view to reducing barriers to education, training, or employment opportunities. The procurement phase has transitioned from tender to award and then to contract, with WELLBEING FORUS LIMITED successfully contracted to deliver these services till March 2027, with a potential for renewal up to March 2029.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and social enterprises sensitive to the needs of vulnerable populations, such as refugees. Businesses with expertise in social work, counselling, and mental health services would find this contract particularly fitting, given the specialised nature of the services sought. The demand for tailored support to refugees offers a platform for businesses to leverage their expertise in mental health solutions, community integration programmes, and associated services. Companies experienced in working with public authorities and delivering services that facilitate integration and support mental health would be well positioned to benefit from such tenders now and in future opportunities of a similar nature.

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Notice Title

Counselling Service for Refugees

Notice Description

Provision 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0608e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050643-2026
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

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
£5,960 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£5,960 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
28 May 2026 - 18 Mar 2027 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
CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WELLBEING FORUS

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