{ "tag": [ "compiled" ], "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-05918c-2026-06-05T11:54:17+01:00", "date": "2026-06-05T11:54:17+01:00", "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-05918c", "initiationType": "tender", "parties": [ { "id": "GB-PPON-PGWC-7578-LYDG", "name": "Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council", "identifier": { "scheme": "GB-PPON", "id": "PGWC-7578-LYDG" }, "address": { "streetAddress": "The Council House, Manor Square", "locality": "Solihull", "postalCode": "B91 3QB", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom", "region": "UKG32" }, "contactPoint": { "name": "Corporate Procurement Service", "email": "procteam@solihull.gov.uk", "telephone": "0121 704 6089" }, "roles": [ "buyer" ], "details": { "url": "https://solihull.my.site.com/s/", "classifications": [ { "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment", "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE", "description": "Public authority - sub-central government" } ] } } ], "buyer": { "id": "GB-PPON-PGWC-7578-LYDG", "name": "Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council" }, "planning": { "milestones": [ { "id": "engagement", "type": "engagement", "description": "Anticipated Process/Timescales* Market testing sent out: 2nd September 2025 Deadline for return from providers: 30th September 2025 Finalising Specification: November 2025 New tender released : December 2025 / January 2026 New model operational: 1st April 2026 *Subject to change", "dueDate": "2025-09-30T23:59:59+01:00", "status": "scheduled" } ], "documents": [ { "id": "052901-2025", "documentType": "marketEngagementNotice", "noticeType": "UK2", "description": "Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender", "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052901-2025", "datePublished": "2025-09-01T15:54:27+01:00", "format": "text/html" } ] }, "tender": { "id": "SOL30097", "legalBasis": { "id": "2023/54", "scheme": "UKPGA", "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents" }, "title": "SOL Homes for Ukraine (Ukrainian Host & Guest Support) 2026", "description": "The Council is looking to commission a service to support individuals and families displaced by the conflict in Ukraine through the Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme. Solihull Council delivers the Homes for Ukraine (HfU) scheme locally, ensuring that both Ukrainian guests and their UK sponsors receive appropriate advice, support, and access to services. The service has two main functions: * Sponsor Support: To ensure host households are equipped and supported to sustain sponsorship arrangements. * Guest Support: To help Ukrainian arrivals settle into life in Solihull, access services, and receive tailored assistance where needed. This tender opportunity falls under The Procurement Act 2023 Estimated contract value including extension options PS1,008,000. Contract duration: 3 years with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years. Relevant CPV codes: 85300000 Social work and related services 85312000 Social work services without accommodation 98000000 Other community, social and personal services Selection includes a minimum turnover threshold and acceptance of a fixed payment rate per individual, and evaluation will be against Quality, as per the associated tender documents. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://solihull.my.site.com/s/ Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via https://solihull.my.site.com/s/ Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address", "items": [ { "id": "1", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "85300000", "description": "Social work and related services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "85312000", "description": "Social work services without accommodation" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "98000000", "description": "Other community, social and personal services" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UKG32", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "UKG32", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" } ], "relatedLot": "1" } ], "value": { "amountGross": 1209600, "amount": 1008000, "currency": "GBP" }, "mainProcurementCategory": "services", "specialRegime": [ "lightTouch" ], "aboveThreshold": true, "lots": [ { "id": "1", "suitability": { "sme": true, "vcse": true }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2026-12-01T00:00:00Z", "endDate": "2029-11-30T23:59:59Z", "maxExtentDate": "2031-11-29T23:59:59Z" }, "status": "active", "value": { "amountGross": 1209600, "amount": 1008000, "currency": "GBP" }, "awardCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "quality", "name": "Technical criteria", "description": "Tenderers are required to complete the ITT Part 3 Return which contains Technical questions. Bidders will also be invited to give a presentation (refer to ITT Part 3 Return for details). The quality questions and presentation will form 100% of the evaluated criteria.", "numbers": [ { "number": 100, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] } ] }, "selectionCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "economic", "description": "Economic & Financial Standing, including minimum annual turnover of PS302,400 - PASS/FAIL" } ] }, "hasRenewal": true, "renewal": { "description": "Up to 2 years" }, "hasOptions": true, "options": { "description": "Up to 2 years to no later than 30/11/2029" } } ], "communication": { "futureNoticeDate": "2025-11-03T23:59:59Z" }, "status": "active", "procurementMethod": "open", "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure", "submissionMethodDetails": "Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via https://solihull.my.site.com/s/", "submissionTerms": { "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed", "languages": [ "en" ] }, "tenderPeriod": { "endDate": "2026-07-10T12:00:00+01:00" }, "enquiryPeriod": { "endDate": "2026-06-22T12:00:00+01:00" }, "awardPeriod": { "endDate": "2026-10-30T23:59:59Z" }, "documents": [ { "id": "conflictOfInterest", "documentType": "conflictOfInterest" }, { "id": "053271-2026", "documentType": "tenderNotice", "noticeType": "UK4", "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender", "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053271-2026", "datePublished": "2026-06-05T11:54:17+01:00", "format": "text/html" } ], "hasRecurrence": true, "recurrence": { "dates": [ { "startDate": "2029-05-29T23:59:59+01:00" } ] }, "contractTerms": { "financialTerms": "The Council's terms of payment are within 30 days of receipt of an undisputed invoice from the Supplier." }, "riskDetails": "The 'Known Risks' below have been identified by the Council independently, and where applicable, as part of any Preliminary Market Engagement undertaken. If you are aware of any additional risks, or require clarity on the risks detailed, please send your queries or suggested updates via the messaging facility on the Council's Supplier Portal before the deadline for clarification. The primary material risk associated with this service is that the Homes for Ukraine Scheme is nationally determined and funded, and its continuation, scale, or scope may change in line with Government policy or funding decisions. Any significant reduction, pause, or closure of the scheme would be outside the Council's control and may impact service volumes and contract requirements. No other exceptional or non standard risks have been identified, as the service reflects an established delivery model that the Council has operated since 2022." }, "language": "en" }