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title: "Immigration legal advice and support for resettled refugees"
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# Immigration legal advice and support for resettled refugees

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-42806834-db57-47e4-a509-4cd0da86e8d5

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "Immigration legal advice and support for resettled refugees," is led by Durham County Council within the legal services industry. Located in the North East of the United Kingdom, the tender has successfully reached the award stage, with the contract awarded on 31 December 2020. The contract has a value of £25,000 and is set to run from 1 January 2021 until 31 December 2023. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a negotiated procedure, and the tender period concluded on 30 December 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in legal services and consultancy tailored for refugees and immigration matters. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the focus on accessibility and support within the resettlement programme. Companies with expertise in providing legal advice, particularly in relation to immigration status and rights, will find this a fruitful avenue for growth as they can connect with refugee families in need of assistance.

## Notice

Durham County Council is participating in the Government's resettlement support programme, providing resettlement to refugee families within County Durham. Refugees supported under the programme arrive in the UK with 5 years Indefinite Leave to Remain, following which they must apply for status within the UK. As the scheme is now nearing the end of the first five years of support for the County's first arrivals, individuals will soon be required to apply for status in the UK, including access to specialist legal advice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee95f2ff-3463-4ca1-9bf0-55e6aa434916 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORTH EAST LAW CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2021 at 07:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee95f2ff-3463-4ca1-9bf0-55e6aa434916

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee95f2ff-3463-4ca1-9bf0-55e6aa434916
  8th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk

## Provenance

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