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Refugee Accommodation Based Support

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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24 Apr 2026 at 11:43

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by Gloucestershire County Council involves the provision of Refugee Accommodation Based Support, classified within the social services industry. This service aims to deliver high-quality, short-term accommodation-based housing support to refugees granted Leave to Remain in the UK. The procurement process, classified under 'lightTouch' regime, is currently in the award stage, with the contract awarded on 24th April 2026 to CARING FOR COMMUNITIES AND PEOPLE, a supplier located in Cheltenham, UK. The contract period starts on 1st July 2026, lasting initially until 30th June 2027, with an optional extension to 2028. Businesses had until 8th May 2026 to anticipate the signature of this contract.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social work services with accommodation. The awarded contract, valued at GBP 197,982.72, suits suppliers with experience in providing housing-related support services, particularly for vulnerable groups such as refugees. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), especially those with a focus on social and community-driven initiatives, are well-suited to participate in similar future opportunities, given the nature of the service and expectations for quality support and community engagement. Such contracts can pave the way for further growth, allowing businesses to build robust partnerships with local authorities like Gloucestershire County Council.

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Notice Title

Refugee Accommodation Based Support

Notice Description

The service is to deliver good quality, short-term accommodation-based housing related support to refugees granted Leave to Remain (formal Home Office permission to live and work in the UK).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068aaa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037566-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£197,982 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 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
GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2TG
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARING FOR COMMUNITIES AND PEOPLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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