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Award

17 Jul 2026 at 14:45

TenderUpdate

21 May 2026 at 12:41

TenderUpdate

12 May 2026 at 13:23

TenderUpdate

01 May 2026 at 17:26

Tender

01 May 2026 at 17:09

Summary of the contracting process

Rossendale Borough Council procured a refugee, asylum seeker and resettler support and signposting service for people in Rossendale. The service covers weekly drop-in sessions at two locations, casework support, referrals, integration support and general signposting. It also includes access to monthly immigration advice delivered by an appropriately accredited adviser. This is a social support service, classified under CPV 85311000 (social work services with accommodation), delivered within Rossendale. The buyer is Rossendale Borough Council. The requirement is relevant to organisations providing refugee and asylum support, community advice, casework, integration services, referral networks and immigration guidance, particularly those with an established local presence or effective local partnerships.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded on 17 July 2026 to Rossendale Refugee Support Group (RRSG). The award value is £119,889 excluding VAT (£143,866.80 including VAT). The contract period runs from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2027, with one discretionary extension of up to 12 months, giving a maximum end date of 31 July 2028. It used a single-stage open competitive flexible procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. Two bids were received and both final-stage bids were from SMEs and VCSEs. Evaluation weighted quality and technical merit at 55%, price at 30%, social value at 10%, and finance, legal and procurement compliance at 5%.

This award shows demand from Rossendale for an integrated support service combining regular face-to-face access, individual casework, referrals, integration activity, signposting and immigration advice. A credible future competitor would need demonstrable experience delivering similar services, understanding of refugee, asylum seeker and resettler needs, and the staffing and management arrangements to sustain activity across two drop-in locations. Safeguarding, data protection, governance, financial management and legal compliance are central requirements. Strong partnership working and referral networks would support delivery. Suppliers should also be able to evidence appropriately accredited immigration advice provision, robust service procedures, measurable performance against requirements, and meaningful local economic, social or environmental benefits.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Rossendale Resettler Support and Signposting Service (LRSSS)

Notice Description

Provision of a refugee, asylum seeker and resettler support and signposting service within Rossendale, including weekly drop-in sessions across two locations, casework support, referrals, integration support, signposting services, and access to monthly immigration advice delivered through an appropriately accredited adviser.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract will be awarded for an initial period of 12 months. At the Council's discretion, the contract may be extended once for a further period of up to 12 months. Any extension will be subject to satisfactory performance against the contract specification and key performance indicators, continued service need, and confirmation of funding availability. The extension is not automatic and will be exercised solely at the discretion of Rossendale Borough Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0690b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067887-2026
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
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£119,889 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 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
Rossendale Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BACUP
Postcode
OL13 0BB
Postcode Area
Oldham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD46 East Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Rossendale
Electoral Ward
Britannia & Lee Mill
Westminster Constituency
Rossendale and Darwen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Rossendale Refugee Support Group (RRSG)

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