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Funding of Resettlement Workers

SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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29 May 2026 at 14:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council involves the funding of resettlement workers and has reached the award and contract stage as of 29th May 2026. This process, referred to as "Funding of Resettlement Workers," is categorised under social work services with accommodation. Located in Bootle, United Kingdom, this initiative spans from April 2026 to March 2027. The procurement method used was direct, below the threshold without competition, falling under a "lightTouch" special regime. The total contract value is £80,440, with gross amounting to £96,528. The activity is already underway with contracts signed on 1st April 2026.

For businesses in the social services sector, especially those providing resettlement and accommodation-focused solutions, this procurement offers significant growth opportunities. Large-scale enterprises with expertise in social work services are well-placed to benefit from such contracts. Suppliers like EXCEL HOUSING SOLUTIONS and VENUS WORKING CREATIVELY WITH YOUNG WOMEN have been actively engaged, suggesting that similar businesses can find opportunities in contracting with public authorities such as Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council. The project's nature offers a platform for expanding service offerings and establishing a foothold in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Funding of Resettlement Workers

Notice Description

Funding of Resettlement Workers April 2026 - March 2027.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a92b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050954-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,440 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 7AE
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Linacre
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

EXCEL HOUSING SOLUTIONS

VENUS WORKING CREATIVELY WITH YOUNG WOMEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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