Tender

Refugee_Resettlement_Support_Service-Framework-2026

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL

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Tender

22 Apr 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council has initiated a procurement process for the Refugee Resettlement Support Service Framework in the UKM6 region, focusing on general public services. This tender aims to establish a framework agreement with one supplier to provide services within the Highland Council Area as needed. Currently in the tender stage, the process utilises an open procedure allowing electronic submissions via the Public Contracts Scotland website. Interested parties should note that submissions must be completed by 26 May 2026 at 12:00 PM, following which the award period will begin. The contract value is stated at GBP 613,000, and the service delivery is anticipated to extend over a period of approximately 1080 days with options for renewal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social services and refugee support. Given the requirement for a sole supplier of competent and qualified individuals, businesses with experience in refugee resettlement or similar fields should consider participating. The opportunity allows for growth not only in terms of geographical scope but also in service offerings, as extensions are possible based on pricing schedules pertaining to different locales within the specified region. Companies equipped for robust service delivery and able to comply with variant policies such as electronic catalogues will find themselves well-placed to engage in this contract and contribute to community benefits within the region, fostering business expansion and enhanced community support initiatives.

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Notice Title

Refugee_Resettlement_Support_Service-Framework-2026

Notice Description

The Council intends to put in place a Framework Agreement (hereinafter may be referred to as "Framework or FW") with one (1) sole Supplier of suitably competent, qualified and the experience to provide Refugee Resettlement Support Service, for various service users/requirements for the Highland Council Area, on an 'as and when' required basis. The Council shall give no guarantee of the volume of work or orders, if any, to be undertaken in relation to the Framework. Please refer in full to the Tender Documents.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council intends to put in place a Framework Agreement (hereinafter may be referred to as "Framework or FW") with one (1) sole Supplier of suitably competent, qualified and the experience to provide Refugee Resettlement Support Service, for various service users/requirements for the Highland Council Area, on an 'as and when' required basis. The Council shall give no guarantee of the volume of work or orders, if any, to be undertaken in relation to the Framework. Please refer in full to the Tender Documents.

Renewal: With the option of multiple extensions to be extended by up to 12 months, subject to each submitted pricing schedule geographical location requirements i.e., each geographical location may be extended independently of each other and evaluated and awarded independently, and by mutual agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000798184
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554395
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services


CPV Codes

70333000 - Housing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£613,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5NX
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554395
    Refugee_Resettlement_Support_Service-Framework-2026 - The Council intends to put in place a Framework Agreement (hereinafter may be referred to as "Framework or FW") with one (1) sole Supplier of suitably competent, qualified and the experience to provide Refugee Resettlement Support Service, for various service users/requirements for the Highland Council Area, on an 'as and when' required basis. The Council shall give no guarantee of the volume of work or orders, if any, to be undertaken in relation to the Framework. Please refer in full to the Tender Documents.

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