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Gloucestershire Refugee Support Service 2026

Gloucestershire County Council

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27 Aug 2026 at 13:48

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27 Aug 2026 at 13:28

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24 Aug 2026 at 17:07

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Summary of the contracting process

Gloucestershire County Council is procuring a single-supplier refugee support service on behalf of the Gloucestershire Strategic Migration Partnership. The requirement is for health and social work services supporting refugees in Gloucestershire. The service is intended to respond to changing needs and demand, with flexibility to increase funding and delivery capacity if refugee arrivals exceed forecasts. The work will be delivered in Gloucestershire. It is a public-sector community support opportunity for organisations providing practical, social or related support to refugees. The buyer is Gloucestershire County Council, acting for the local strategic migration partnership. The procurement covers one lot and is categorised as services, with the subject classified under CPV 85000000, health and social work services.

The process has reached tender: the council has invited offers through an open competitive selection process using the Procurement Act 2023 light touch regime and an open procedure. Responses are submitted electronically through the SAP Business Network. Enquiries close at 23:59 on 4 September 2026, and offers must be submitted by 12:00 on 23 September 2026. The planned award decision date is 2 November 2026. The contract runs from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2029, with two possible one-year extensions, giving a maximum end date of 31 December 2031. The estimated contract value is £1,500,000 including tax. There is one lot and one supplier will be appointed. Evaluation is quality 60%, price 25% and social value 15%. A selection questionnaire stage applies.

This opportunity suits organisations that deliver refugee support and broader health or social work services in Gloucestershire. The buyer has explicitly identified the procurement as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises, so it may be relevant to specialist charities, community organisations, social enterprises and established care or support providers. Suppliers need to demonstrate technical suitability through the selection questionnaire stage and be able to provide a responsive service as circumstances change. The requirement favours providers able to manage fluctuating demand and increase service capacity when refugee arrivals rise above forecasts. Organisations should also be able to evidence how their delivery will create social value, as this forms part of the evaluation. Electronic response capability through SAP Business Network is required.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Gloucestershire Refugee Support Service 2026

Notice Description

Gloucestershire County Council (the Council) on behalf of the Gloucestershire Strategic Migration Partnership (GSMP) Gloucestershire County Council intends to award a Single-Supplier Contract for the delivery of support services for refugees. The procurement will be conducted through an Open Competitive Selection Process in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 Light Touch Regime. The contract value is estimated at PS1.5 million, with funding expected to reduce over the life of the contract in line with forecast decreases in demand for the service. To ensure the service remains responsive to changing needs, the Contract will include flexibility to increase funding and service capacity should refugee arrivals exceed current forecasts and demand rise above anticipated levels. Initial contract of 3 years, commencing on 1st January 2027 - 31st December 2029, with an option to extend twice by a further one year each time (i.e. 3+1+1 term) How to access and respond to this opportunity To access and respond to this Gloucestershire County Council opportunity, suppliers must use the SAP Business Network. It is free to register and use. Log in or register at: https://service.ariba.com/Authenticator.aw/ad/ssoIDP Once logged in: 1. Select Discovery from the top menu. 2. Select All RFIs. 3. Search for Gloucestershire. 4. Open the relevant opportunity. 5. Select Respond. 6. Review the opportunity documents. 7. Select Intend to Participate if you wish to respond. 8. Upload your completed response documents. 9. Select Submit Entire Response before the closing date and time

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: Initial contract of 3 years, commencing on 1st January 2027 - 31st December 2029, with an option to extend twice by a further one year each time (i.e. 3+1+1 term)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06eafc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081771-2026
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work 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
27 Aug 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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
TLK13 Gloucestershire CC
Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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