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title: "C0259 Syrian Vulnerable Persons Relocation (VPR) Scheme - AWARD"
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# C0259 Syrian Vulnerable Persons Relocation (VPR) Scheme - AWARD

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-12d52207-5b16-404f-bd69-48533091d027

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## Summary

Birmingham City Council has completed a procurement process for the contract titled "C0259 Syrian Vulnerable Persons Relocation (VPR) Scheme." This contract focuses on providing orientation, accommodation, and support services for vulnerable Syrian refugees, as part of a government initiative to relocate 20,000 refugees to the UK. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the award being published on 8 May 2017. The contract period commenced on 1 April 2017 and will conclude on 31 March 2019, covering the West Midlands area in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in social work services and refugee support to expand their operations. Companies with expertise in providing comprehensive care for individuals with complex needs, particularly in accommodation and integration, would be well-suited to compete for future projects. Collaborations and partnerships may also enhance the capacity to deliver these essential services, allowing businesses to contribute significantly to the welfare of vulnerable populations while driving growth in their sectors.

## Notice

Birmingham City Council invites organisations to tender for a service to deliver orientation, accommodation and support services for vulnerable Syrian refugees following the UN estimation that as of February 2015, 12.2 million people are in need of humanitarian aid in Syria. At least 7.6 million people in Syria have had to flee their homes. On 29 January 2014, the Home Secretary made a statement to Parliament outlining the Government's intention to relocate to the UK some of the most vulnerable Syrian refugees, displaced to neighbouring countries by the on going conflict. This scheme has now been significantly extended and the Prime Minister announced on 7 September 2015 that the United Kingdom will accept 20,000 Syrian refugees, for the period of this Parliament, under the terms of the Syrian Vulnerable Persons Relocation (VPR) scheme. Birmingham City Council has a contract for 50+ refugees but is now looking to replace that contract and extend to up to 125 refugees per year. These refugees will have complex needs and are likely to require a number of skills from providers to help them establish a stable and integrated life in Birmingham. It is likely that the successful provider(s) will have partnership, arrangements to allow them to tap in to a broad skill base to support this project and to give accommodation options to avoid social isolation of the refugees.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f77d6c84-0c1c-474b-a1c2-289b2210bdad |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7WB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Newtown |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | REFUGEE ACTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

## Release History

- 8 May 2017 at 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f77d6c84-0c1c-474b-a1c2-289b2210bdad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f77d6c84-0c1c-474b-a1c2-289b2210bdad
  8th May 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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