--- title: "P0980 - Afghan Refugee Resettlement Schemes: Provision of orientation, accommodation and support services for Year 1 - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5f55d5b3-38c9-485c-a126-0b7003d7cda5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5f55d5b3-38c9-485c-a126-0b7003d7cda5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5f55d5b3-38c9-485c-a126-0b7003d7cda5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5f55d5b3-38c9-485c-a126-0b7003d7cda5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2022-11-22" --- # P0980 - Afghan Refugee Resettlement Schemes: Provision of orientation, accommodation and support services for Year 1 - AWARD Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5f55d5b3-38c9-485c-a126-0b7003d7cda5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5f55d5b3-38c9-485c-a126-0b7003d7cda5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5f55d5b3-38c9-485c-a126-0b7003d7cda5.json) ## Summary The Birmingham City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Orientation, Accommodation and Support Services for Afghan refugees. The contract will last for 3 years and will be managed through the Council's e-tendering system. Interested suppliers must register on the system to access the necessary documentation. The deadline for tender submissions is noon on 20th September 2022. The contract aims to provide services related to community integration, health care, education, social care, employment and training, and overall wellbeing. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the community, social, and personal services industry sector, particularly those offering health and social work services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to compete for this contract. By delivering the specified services, businesses can contribute to the successful resettlement and integration of Afghan refugees, supporting their journey towards independence in the local communities in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. ## Notice The Council wishes to establish a contract for the provision of Orientation, Accommodation and Support Services for the first 12 months following arrival, for 190 Afghan refugees arriving under the combined Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS) and Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP). This scheme has been agreed between the Council and the Government. The Scheme requirements include the following: o Provision of accommodation and follow on welfare and tenancy support o Health care - including access to Primary and Secondary care including mental health services o Education and English language learning for both adults and children o Access to Social care o Employment and training o Wellbeing care - health and safety information, emergency contacts clothing, food, including integration into local communities o General orientation - Promoting independence o Community integration The Contract will last for 3 years (unless terminated under the terms and conditions of contract). The contract will be awarded to a single provider. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation. Please note TUPE will apply to this contract. The TUPE information will be released to you upon receipt of a signed copy of Appendix - TUPE Confidentiality Agreement. You are advised to fill this in as soon as possible on receipt and return via https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk Your completed tender submission should be returned by noon on 20th September 2022 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3f78d78-9037-4217-9bb0-af3c291af942 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Nov 2022 | | Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 26 Oct 2022 | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2022 - 31 Oct 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1,377,696 | | 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 | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 7WB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Newtown | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | REFUGEE ACTION | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 22 Nov 2022 at 12:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3f78d78-9037-4217-9bb0-af3c291af942 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3f78d78-9037-4217-9bb0-af3c291af942 22nd November 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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