--- title: "Cambridge City Council - Asylum Seeker and Refugee Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1ebdfb6a-bcfa-4e8d-be97-9a92a0cc9cd0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1ebdfb6a-bcfa-4e8d-be97-9a92a0cc9cd0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1ebdfb6a-bcfa-4e8d-be97-9a92a0cc9cd0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1ebdfb6a-bcfa-4e8d-be97-9a92a0cc9cd0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCILS" published: "2018-06-28" --- # Cambridge City Council - Asylum Seeker and Refugee Service Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCILS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1ebdfb6a-bcfa-4e8d-be97-9a92a0cc9cd0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1ebdfb6a-bcfa-4e8d-be97-9a92a0cc9cd0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1ebdfb6a-bcfa-4e8d-be97-9a92a0cc9cd0.json) ## Summary The Cambridge City Council is currently seeking applications for the "Asylum Seeker and Refugee Service" aimed at providing essential support to asylum seekers and refugees in the region. This procurement falls under the category of "Other community, social and personal services" and has a total value of £50,000. The open procurement process allows for any interested parties to submit proposals until the deadline on 17th July 2018. The contract is set to commence on 25th September 2018 and will run until 31st March 2020, with the delivery address specified in the East of England. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in community support services, social work, or those offering legal and accommodation assistance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, leveraging their expertise in providing tailored support for vulnerable populations. Companies equipped to deliver expertise in asylum and refugee services will find this opportunity especially relevant for expanding their client base and enhancing their community impact. ## Notice To deliver a specialist advice service for asylum seekers and refugees in Cambridge. The service will provide effective information, support and advice. It will help to tackle economic and social marginalisation, assist with immigration status and help people to find accommodation. The Council commissioned a survey in the City to establish how many asylum seekers and refugees are in the city that fall outside the home office schemes and who are in need of the service described below. The survey indicated the need for a service that provides the following:- * Asylum Support information being made available * Help with access to the benefits system for people with entitlements * Improved awareness of health servies available * Information about the job market and volunteering opportunities * Providing specialist immigation and asylum seeking advice * Assist with making applications to the home office on behalf of clients applying for various visas/stays. Additional information: Link to ProContract advert for Expression of Interest: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=2cd182d9-5b79-e811-80ed-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9eb3726b-ff67-48d9-b131-08334c8fe1dd | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Jun 2018 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 24 Sep 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCILS | | Locality | CAMBRIDGE | | Post town | Cambridge | | Postcode | CB2 3QJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC | | Local authority | Cambridge | | Electoral ward | Market | | Westminster constituency | Cambridge | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 28 Jun 2018 at 07:54 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9eb3726b-ff67-48d9-b131-08334c8fe1dd - 26 Jun 2018 at 16:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9eb3726b-ff67-48d9-b131-08334c8fe1dd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9eb3726b-ff67-48d9-b131-08334c8fe1dd 28th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=2cd182d9-5b79-e811-80ed-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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