--- title: "Refugee Resettlement Support Services for Lincolnshire" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-57bb1ec0-9a24-494b-b4c9-b4fa8b694219" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-57bb1ec0-9a24-494b-b4c9-b4fa8b694219" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-57bb1ec0-9a24-494b-b4c9-b4fa8b694219.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-57bb1ec0-9a24-494b-b4c9-b4fa8b694219.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2020-01-09" --- # Refugee Resettlement Support Services for Lincolnshire Buyer: NORTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-57bb1ec0-9a24-494b-b4c9-b4fa8b694219 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-57bb1ec0-9a24-494b-b4c9-b4fa8b694219) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-57bb1ec0-9a24-494b-b4c9-b4fa8b694219.json) ## Summary The North Kesteven District Council is inviting tenders for the provision of Refugee Resettlement Support Services for Lincolnshire, focusing on social work and related services. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with a deadline set for submission on 31 January 2020. The total contract value is £650,000, and the services will be delivered primarily in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The contract period is scheduled to run from 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2025. This tender presents a significant opportunity for service providers, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in social support and integration services for refugees. Businesses with expertise in social work, community services, language support, and cultural integration will be especially well-suited to participate in this procurement process. By securing this contract, businesses can contribute positively to community development while also expanding their operational portfolio in a growing sector. ## Notice City of Lincoln, North Kesteven District, South Holland District and South Kesteven District Councils have accepted Syrian refugee families within their authority areas. The Councils are seeking to enter into contract with a suitable Supplier for the provision of Refugee Resettlement Support Services which includes (but is not limited to): (1) Welcoming new arrivals at the airport and providing welcome packs on arrival at the airport and the accommodation (2) Liaising with the Authority to deliver the Biometric Residence Permits following arrival (3) Developing and auctioning support plans for the families and individuals (4) Providing a dedicated source of advice, guidance, information, signposting, support and advocacy (5) Managing the expectations of the family to ensure they do not become reliant on either the local Authority or the Support Worker (6) Visiting families and accompanying them to appointments, drop in / training sessions, etc., in order to: (a) Assist with registering for benefits and services and signposting to other advice, information and agencies (b) Register with local nurseries, schools or colleges, English Language and Literacy classes and other appropriate training (c) Register with local GP's and other healthcare providers in line with any identified medical or mental health needs (d) Attend local Job Centre Plus appointments for benefit assessments and access to employment (e) Help with opening a bank account - ensuring people know their rights and are able to manage their finances (f) Where required, help with understanding tenancy agreements and addressing any problems (some Authorities may wish to provide this element themselves) (g) Help set up accounts for utilities (h) Show them around their new local area, helping them get to grips with public transport, buy familiar food, find their local library, places of worship and other community facilities and volunteering opportunities (i) Support with budgeting, wellbeing, skills development and employment readiness (j) Take active steps to reduce isolation, ensure integration and connecting people to their communities and encouraging local support networks (k) Help local communities and services to become refugee-friendly (l) Develop support plans for families and individuals (m) Help with asylum and immigration issues (7) Ensuring / confirming that other agencies interacting with the refugee have made telephone interpretation services available for appointments, etc. (8) Provide updates on the progress of families and individuals to the local Authority Further information is available via the ProContract system https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d3325d7a-e232-ea11-80fc-005056b64545 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/744abb7d-1d3a-49e1-945a-1dd5a60e59ec | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not applicable | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Jan 2020 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £650,000 | | 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 | NORTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | SLEAFORD | | Post town | Nottingham | | Postcode | NG34 7EF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire | | ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC | | Local authority | North Kesteven | | Electoral ward | Sleaford Navigation | | Westminster constituency | Sleaford and North Hykeham | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 98390000 - Other services ## Release History - 9 Jan 2020 at 13:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/744abb7d-1d3a-49e1-945a-1dd5a60e59ec ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/744abb7d-1d3a-49e1-945a-1dd5a60e59ec 9th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d3325d7a-e232-ea11-80fc-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - https://www.n-kesteven.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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