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Sanctuary Support Services

WANDSWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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14 Apr 2026 at 14:20

Summary of the contracting process

Wandsworth Borough Council has awarded a contract titled "Sanctuary Support Services" in the services industry category, focusing on providing advice and support to refugees residing in the Borough of Wandsworth. The procurement process is in the award stage, dated 14th April 2026, with the service set to commence on 1st May 2026 and conclude by 30th April 2027. This procurement was conducted through a direct method below the threshold without competition, under a light-touch regime. The contract is valued at £52,000 GBP and involves services such as benefits, housing, employment advisement, and support through immigration processes. The supplier, Wandsworth Citizens Advice Bureaux Limited, is located in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on community support services, particularly those experienced in assisting refugees and migrants. Ideal competitors are likely to be social enterprises or SMEs with expertise in offering culturally sensitive advice and navigating immigration processes. As the contract centres around fostering community integration and advocating for refugee rights, businesses with existing ties to grassroots organisations and local entities can leverage such connections for growth. The tender aligns well with businesses committed to social value delivery and those adept in collaboration with public authorities like Wandsworth Borough Council, facilitating successful refugee settlement and integration services.

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Notice Title

Sanctuary Support Services

Notice Description

To provide ongoing coordinated advice and to support to refugees who are residing within the Borough of Wandsworth with a focus on issues such as: * To provide accessible and culturally sensitive advice and support to migrants and refugees regarding benefits, housing, employment; * To assist individuals in understanding and navigating immigration processes, at a level 1 level; * To work closely to cross refer to specialist immigration support provided at OISC Level 2 and 3; * To facilitate successful settlement by offering resources and guidance on language acquisition, education, employment, and community integration; and * To advocate for the rights and well-being of migrants and refugees, connecting grassroots organisations (e.g., local churches) to our support and to each other

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068230
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033853-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312310 - Guidance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£52,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WANDSWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WANDSWORTH
Postcode
SW18 2PU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI34 Wandsworth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wandsworth
Electoral Ward
Wandsworth Town
Westminster Constituency
Putney

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WANDSWORTH CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAUX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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