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ASC124 - Procurement of Independent Immigration Advice

MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

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29 Jun 2026 at 14:42

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Middlesbrough Council, a public authority operating under sub-central government in the UK, has completed its procurement process titled "ASC124 - Procurement of Independent Immigration Advice". This initiative addresses the rising demand in Middlesbrough for support services concerning individuals with no recourse to public funds, a scenario causing strain on resources related to adult, children’s, and domestic abuse services. The procurement was conducted using a direct, below-threshold method without competition, and it was formalised under legal basis 2023/54. The contract was awarded on 15th June 2026 and will be active from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2027. The main procurement category involved is services, specifically business services such as law and consulting, with a total contract value of £110,000.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in business services, particularly those offering legal and consulting services related to immigration advice. Companies that can efficiently address social issues like homelessness and financial hardship, especially within the public service context, will excel in such contracts. Established suppliers with experience in handling complex social service requirements are well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The contract demonstrates the Council’s commitment to addressing local social challenges, and it could pave the way for similar engagements in the public-sector services space.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ASC124 - Procurement of Independent Immigration Advice

Notice Description

There is increasing need and demand in Middlesbrough in relation to women, men and children with no recourse to public funds (NRPF) presenting to specialist DA providers and statutory services, requiring support and who are at risk of homelessness and financial hardship. Carrying out statutory duties (Sect 17, DA ACT) in relation to accommodation costs and sustenance payments in relation to those cases is putting pressure on resource and budgets in adult, children's and domestic abuse services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bf5b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060868-2026
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£91,666 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 9FT
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Newport
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAROL ELLWOOD-CLARKE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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