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title: "People Seeking Asylum and Refugee Access to Healthcare Service"
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# People Seeking Asylum and Refugee Access to Healthcare Service

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4583c984-6693-488a-af5e-ed5f33f15ee5

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## Summary

Nottingham City Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "People Seeking Asylum and Refugee Access to Healthcare Service", which falls under the Health and social work services industry category (CPV code 85000000). The procurement aimed to secure a service provider to assist asylum seekers and refugees in accessing healthcare services within the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The open procurement method resulted in an awarded contract to Belong, Nottingham, which will commence on 1 April 2025 and run until 31 March 2028, with a possible extension of two additional years. The total contract value is estimated at £684,085 over the contract period. This initiative is part of the Light Touch Regime under the Public Contract Regulations 2015, tailored for services like community healthcare.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those experienced in working with diverse and vulnerable communities. Companies with expertise in delivering healthcare access support and engaging with local authorities and community organisations stand to benefit from this contract. The project supports SME and VCSE involvement, fostering growth through collaboration with local community and voluntary sector partners, which can enhance business profile and generate further opportunities within the public sector.

## Notice

Nottingham City Council is seeking tenders from sufficiently experienced and qualified organisations for the provision of a service to support people seeking asylum and refugees to access healthcare. Nottingham City Council aim to procure a service to support people seeking asylum and refugees to access healthcare, register with a GP and dentist, make healthcare appointments, access translation services as needed for their appointments, book in for maternity care, and obtain HC2 certificates. The service will also signpost to other services as appropriate. The service should be easily accessible, offering face to face sessions and outreach work, engaging with GP practices and working with local community and voluntary sector partners to build understanding of the needs of people seeking asylum and refugees. The contract duration will be for 3 years with a possible extension of 2 years at the Council's discretion. The total contract value is estimated to be a maximum of PS136,817 per annum (maximum of PS684,085 over the total length of the contract including any potential extensions). The anticipated contract start date will be 1 April 2025. This contract will be let under the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3e48070-0492-498a-b9c3-ffb06061f1ee |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £684,085 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £684,085 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG2 3NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BELONG, NOTTINGHAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2025 at 12:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3e48070-0492-498a-b9c3-ffb06061f1ee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3e48070-0492-498a-b9c3-ffb06061f1ee
  19th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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