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title: "BHCC EB Refugee Resettlement Casework Support - AWARD"
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# BHCC EB Refugee Resettlement Casework Support - AWARD

Buyer: BHCC COMMUNITIES EQUALITIES AND THIRD SECTOR  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4de64c04-0e38-4819-b046-c69b9309d542

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## Summary

Brighton and Hove City Council (the Council) has awarded a contract under the title "BHCC EB Refugee Resettlement Casework Support" to provide comprehensive casework support within the welfare services category. The procurement, conducted via a restricted procedure, was initiated by BHCC Communities Equalities and Third Sector. This contract, valued at £3,084,000 GBP, aims to support the UK's Refugee Resettlement Scheme, Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme, and the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy. Services will commence on 1st October 2024 and continue until 30th September 2029. The awarded supplier, Voices in Exile, will provide support in locations including the South East region of the UK, specifically Brighton (postal code BN1 1JE). The procurement process is now complete, with the final stage culminating in the award announcement on 9th August 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in welfare services, particularly those with capabilities in casework, language (ESOL), and employment support for resettled refugees. Companies with the capacity to scale operations swiftly in response to fluctuating demands will find this contract immensely beneficial. The requirement for a dynamic approach to adapting to global events and government funding changes presents a lucrative prospect for suppliers experienced in handling complex caseloads and offering holistic support services. Although this specific procurement is not open to SMEs or VCSEs, larger firms with robust support systems for displaced individuals will be well-suited to compete.

## Notice

Brighton and Hove City Council (the Council) is seeking a Supplier to deliver Casework Support as part of its Refugee Resettlement Scheme. The primary aim of the services being procured is to fulfil the requirements set out by government in the funding instructions for the following resettlement schemes: The UK Resettlement Scheme (UKRS) , The Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS) and the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP). The Council is seeking to procure holistic casework support, including ESOL and employment support, for households arriving on government funded resettlement programmes. The support is to be provided for 24 months following arrival into the city. The casework provision can be extended, exceptionally, to 30 or 36 months for the most complex cases. The successful Supplier will be required to have capacity to scale up or down at pace in response to varying rates of arrivals and unexpected world events and changes to government schemes/funding arrangements, with an anticipated maximum arrival per annum of 70 individuals. The Council is conducting a two-stage procedure under the Light touch regime in order to appoint a suitable Supplier, in accordance with Regulation 76 of the Regulations. An overview of the service required is provided in the attached document 'Schedule 1 - Service Overview'. To see full documents, please 'Express an Interest' below and review the 'Stage One' tab. The Council intends to develop further detail regarding the service specification as part of Stage Two of this tender. Further details are given within the guidance document. The value noted in the notice is based on the maximum five year term and based on supporting the anticipated maximum amount of individuals arriving per annum (70). This figure also includes taking on support for existing caseloads at the commencement of the contract and all figures are based on currently understood funding levels and schemes. As noted in the Service Overview, the full scope of the services cannot be confirmed at the time of writing and the Council intends to provide further information as part of Stage Two, including consideration of arrangements in relation to individuals currently being supported through the existing contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52436346-a813-480d-b4fa-4276e13f51f2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,084,000 |
| 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 | BHCC COMMUNITIES EQUALITIES AND THIRD SECTOR |
| Locality | UK |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN1 1JE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | Regency |
| Westminster constituency | Brighton Pavilion |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VOICES IN EXILE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

## Release History

- 9 Aug 2024 at 09:02 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52436346-a813-480d-b4fa-4276e13f51f2
- 9 Aug 2024 at 08:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52436346-a813-480d-b4fa-4276e13f51f2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52436346-a813-480d-b4fa-4276e13f51f2
  9th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk

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