--- title: "Provision of the Lancashire Refugee Befriending Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2a849860-7da1-4f60-9572-31b4f675c504" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2a849860-7da1-4f60-9572-31b4f675c504" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2a849860-7da1-4f60-9572-31b4f675c504.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2a849860-7da1-4f60-9572-31b4f675c504.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2019-02-20" --- # Provision of the Lancashire Refugee Befriending Service Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2a849860-7da1-4f60-9572-31b4f675c504 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2a849860-7da1-4f60-9572-31b4f675c504) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2a849860-7da1-4f60-9572-31b4f675c504.json) ## Summary Lancashire County Council is initiating a procurement process for the "Provision of the Lancashire Refugee Befriending Service," which targets resettled refugees aged 18 and above in various Local Authorities across Lancashire, including Blackpool, Burnley, and Preston. This project is categorised under health and social work services, with a budget of £240,000. The procurement method is classified as a Market Engagement phase, and the key event is a Market Engagement Event scheduled for 19th March 2019, at County Hall, Preston, where stakeholders can provide feedback on the service specification. Interested organisations must confirm their attendance by 15th March 2019, and the contract is expected to start around May 2019, initially for a duration of 24 months with potential extension options. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for organisations specialising in social services, community support, and integration initiatives. Businesses operating in sectors such as health care, non-profit services, and community advocacy would find this procurement particularly relevant. The engagement event is an excellent platform for potential bidders to connect with the County Council and other stakeholders, fostering partnerships that could enhance service delivery for resettled refugees and empower local community involvement. ## Notice Lancashire County Council intends to commission a Refugee Befriending Service available to resettled refugees aged 18 years or over, who live in the following Local Authority areas in Lancashire: Blackpool, Burnley, Chorley, Fylde, Hyndburn, Lancaster, Pendle, Preston, Rossendale, South Ribble, West Lancashire, and Wyre. Priority for befriending support will be given to adult refugees who have been resettled under the Lancashire Refugee Resettlement Programme (which includes the Syrian Resettlement Programme, or SRP, and the Vulnerable Children Resettlement Scheme, the VCRS. The purpose of this service is:- To promote the independence, integration, and wellbeing of refugees, particularly those who have been resettled through the Lancashire Refugee Resettlement Programme. To increase resilience in refugee families and refugee communities, supporting them to overcome barriers to integration, and reduce their dependence and demand on mainstream Public services and/or refugee resettlement services. To help develop sustainable relationships between refugees and members of the wider community, increasing refugees' access to, and participation in, local networks, activities and voluntary organisations, and thus fostering a sense of belonging. To increase awareness of refugee issues in local communities, including the experiences and cultures of refugees, and also help refugees understand and adapt to life in the UK and British culture(s) and society. It is our intention that the contract would commence in Summer to Autumn of 2019 and last initially for 24 months (subject to satisfactory performance). The contract may be extended by up to another 24 months. The intention of this notice is to invite stakeholders to the Council's Market Engagement Event, prior to any procurement exercise taking place. The purpose of this event is to present the Commissioning Strategy for the service and engage participants to provide feedback on the service specification. The event is for all organisations who are interested in participating in the commissioned solution. The Market Engagement Event is to be hosted on Tuesday March 19th 2019 at 1pm - 4.30pm at County Hall, Preston, PR1 OLD. To book a place on the Market Engagement Event on 19th March at County Hall in Preston at 1pm, please kindly express your interest in attending the event by no later than Friday 15th March by sending your confirmation of attendance to: CAPHprocurement@lancashire.gov.uk stating your organisation, the type of organisation, the names, job titles and contact numbers of attendees and any special requests relating to access to buildings/communication requirements at the event. Spaces will be limited to 3 people per organisation. Unfortunately car parking will not be available at County Hall. Please note that this is not a tender exercise and participation (or non-participation) in dialogue will confer no advantage or disadvantage should commissioners commence the formal procurement proce Additional information: Please note: the intention of this notice is to invite stakeholders to attend a Market Engagement Event Please keep updated via the following links for further information: https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/ https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/tenders/ Please not the contract start and end date are not accurate, these will be confirmed after the engagement event. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22e61734-45c7-4c7b-8a03-46e5ddfa3d8c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Market Engagement | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Feb 2019 | | Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2019 - 2 May 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £240,000 | | 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 | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | PRESTON | | Post town | Preston | | Postcode | PR1 8XJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire | | Local authority | Preston | | Electoral ward | City Centre | | Westminster constituency | Preston | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 20 Feb 2019 at 15:17 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22e61734-45c7-4c7b-8a03-46e5ddfa3d8c - 19 Feb 2019 at 11:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22e61734-45c7-4c7b-8a03-46e5ddfa3d8c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22e61734-45c7-4c7b-8a03-46e5ddfa3d8c 20th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6118c16e-019b-4b86-8790-f4b8b14f0ac4 LCC Refugee Befriending Service - http://www3.lancashire.gov.uk/corporate/web/?siteid=6864&pageid=41137&e=e To apply please use the link below ## Notice URLs - https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/ - https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/tenders/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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