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Sanctuary Services

LONDON BOROUGH OF RICHMOND UPON THAMES

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23 Apr 2026 at 10:01

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames has completed a procurement process titled "Sanctuary Services," focused on the industry category of guidance and counselling services. This contract involves providing advice and support to refugees residing within the Borough of Wandsworth, encompassing areas such as benefits, housing, employment, and immigration processes. The procurement method used was "below threshold - without competition," reflecting a direct awarding approach under the "lightTouch" regime. The award, currently pending, is valued at £45,000, with the service period set from 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2028. The Richmond Citizens Advice Bureaux Service has been identified as the supplier for this crucial community-focused initiative.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSE) with expertise in welfare, counselling, and immigration support services. Organisations specialising in culturally sensitive advisory services and community integration efforts will find this project aligned with their mission to advocate for the well-being of migrants and refugees. Such entities can leverage this contract to enhance their service provision and strengthen grassroots connections within local communities, ultimately fostering a supportive environment for refugee settlement and integration.

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Notice Title

Sanctuary 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-068958
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036963-2026
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

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312310 - Guidance services

85312320 - Counselling services

85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF RICHMOND UPON THAMES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TWICKEHAM
Postcode
TW1 3BZ
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Twickenham Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RICHMOND CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAUX SERVICE

Further Information

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