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10 Aug 2026 at 09:04

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04 Aug 2026 at 07:21

Summary of the contracting process

North Kesteven District Council, in conjunction with Lincolnshire County Council, is seeking tender submissions for the "NKDC Resettlement Services" project. The focus of this procurement is on the provision of flexible and culturally informed services to support refugees resettling in Lincolnshire, with the aim of integrating them into the community and granting access to essential services like health, education, employment, and benefits. This active tender process is classified under services related to community and social work, covering the UKF3 region (East Midlands). Key dates include a tender submission deadline of 18 September 2026 and an award period concluding on 25 September 2026. The entire procurement is conducted through an open procedure, allowing submissions through the ProContract e-tendering portal.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for organisations with expertise in community service provision and social work. It is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) given the tender's emphasis on quality (70% weighting) over price (30% weighting). With a gross value of £1.8 million and an opportunity for contract renewal, businesses that can provide culturally aware resettlement services will find this tender a strategic engagement to strengthen their portfolio and expand their influence within community services in the UK. The contract period runs from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2028, with a possibility for a one-year extension, offering a long-term business opportunity.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

NKDC Resettlement Services

Notice Description

Lincolnshire is a rural County that has welcomed many displaced people. We have responded to the ever-changing world events by welcoming people who must leave their homes, families, friends and Country to find a safer place for them and their children. It is therefore important that we provide a flexible, informed and culturally aware services. We would like to work with a service that has a passion and understanding of the journey refugees take to find safety and security and create a new fulfilled life in Lincolnshire. The aims of the contract are to ensure that every refugee can access the required advice, information, and support, and feels welcome in Lincolnshire, regardless of their visa status or language. It is integral that they feel integrated into their community and know how to access mainstream services such as health, education, employment, and benefits.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06da7f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075576-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

85300000 - Social work and related services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2026-09-28

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY 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
SLEAFORD
Postcode
NG34 7EF
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF3 Lincolnshire

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

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