The Provision of Homes For Ukraine Wrap-Around Support

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 May 2026 at 12:23

Tender

27 Feb 2026 at 15:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Southampton City Council, a public authority and sub-central government body located at the Civic Centre in Southampton, is overseeing the procurement titled "The Provision of Homes For Ukraine Wrap-Around Support" in the housing services category. The procurement aims to provide advice and casework support for Ukrainian nationals and their families, under the UK's Homes for Ukraine scheme, within the Southampton area. With an open procurement method, the procurement has progressed to the award stage, awarding the contract to the Southampton Citizens Advice Bureau. The contract, valued at £645,000, commenced on 5th June 2026 and is set to potentially extend until 2029. The council utilised an open procedure for this procurement, inviting tenders through the Proactis portal, with a submission deadline of 31st March 2026.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the advice and casework support sector, particularly those familiar with housing services and capable of providing support to international communities. Companies that are small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and those within the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sector may find this tender especially compatible, as these organisations can leverage their operational flexibility and community-focused services to meet the contract's requirements. By engaging with this contract, businesses have the opportunity to expand their portfolio within public sector partnerships, thereby fostering growth and strengthening their presence within the housing support industry.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

The Provision of Homes For Ukraine Wrap-Around Support

Notice Description

The purpose of this procurement is to appoint a single Service Provider. This is for an advice and casework support service, specifically for Ukrainian nationals and their close family members accommodated by individuals/charities/businesses in Southampton ("sponsors") under the government's Homes for Ukraine scheme ("guests") and relevant extension schemes (Ukraine Permission Extension (UPE) and UPE 2).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065ea1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048750-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services


CPV Codes

70333000 - Housing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£645,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£645,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£645,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
4 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 7LY
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOUTHAMPTON CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU

Further Information

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