Tender

Immigration Legal Advice Service

LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING

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Tender

25 Mar 2026 at 09:23

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Havering is seeking tenders for an Immigration Legal Advice Service, specifically targeting qualified organisations capable of providing Level 2 Immigration Advice Authority advisors to deliver casework and guidance to migrant communities within Havering. This tender, falling under the legal services category, represents an open procurement method for services valued at £179,000, with a gross contract amount of £214,800. The tender stage is currently active, with key deadlines including the enquiry period ending on 10th April 2026, and the submission period concluding on 20th April 2026. The contract will commence on 1st August 2026 and conclude on 30th July 2028, taking place in Romford, United Kingdom, facilitated by an electronic submission policy.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in immigration legal advice and services, especially those interested in contributing to social welfare by supporting migrant communities. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly suited to compete, given the tender's suitability for these entities. The service aims to remove barriers for individuals with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF), potentially leading to improved integration and access to resources such as Universal Credit or housing support while fostering a more self-sufficient local population. Quality and price are the pivotal criteria in the award process, with a weightage of 30% on quality and 70% on price, enhancing the competitive landscape for businesses striving to deliver high-quality and affordable services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Immigration Legal Advice Service

Notice Description

Havering Council, is inviting tenders from experienced and qualified organisations to deliver a Level 2 Immigration Advice Authority advisor to provide immigration advice and casework to migrant communities in the borough of Havering. The overarching aim of this contract is to empower vulnerable migrants with professional, ethical, and timely immigration advice that enables them to regularise their status, access entitlements, and work toward self-sufficiency. By removing immigration-related barriers and helping eligible individuals apply for benefits, housing, and employment, the service supports clients in lifting themselves out of poverty--and subsequently reduces financial pressure on Council resources. This includes identifying and assisting individuals with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) to offer advice and casework to support applications in the aim of lifting restrictions. Enabling eligible residents to access public resources such as Universal Credit or housing support brings both long-term savings to the Council and improved integration outcomes for residents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067377
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027130-2026
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£179,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£179,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 30 Jul 2028 1-2 years
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
LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ROMFORD
Postcode
RM1 3BB
Post Town
Romford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Havering
Electoral Ward
St Edward's
Westminster Constituency
Romford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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