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title: "Staffordshire Refugee Integration and Independence Service"
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# Staffordshire Refugee Integration and Independence Service

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9cba9de1-1f2e-4261-98fb-9b333a5de69c

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## Summary

The Staffordshire County Council is seeking to provide a Refugee Integration and Independence Service, aimed at fostering cultural integration and self-reliance for refugees in Staffordshire. The procurement process, completed on 2nd January 2018, was conducted under a direct award mechanism, with a total contract value of £290,000. The service operates within the health and social work category and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The contract commenced on 3rd January 2018 and is set to conclude on 30th June 2019.

This contract offers significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in social services and community support, particularly those with experience in refugee assistance and integration programmes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSE) are well-positioned to compete for such contracts, as they often bring specialised knowledge and a community-focused approach crucial for effectively supporting refugee populations.

## Notice

The County Council's vision for the Service is the provision of a Refugee Integration and Independence service for Staffordshire, which delivers hope and optimism for eligible Service Users by: integrating them into British Culture and the Staffordshire community, and building their independence and self-reliance, so that they have the opportunity to prosper, be healthy and happy. The core service provision is to be delivered in line with Home Office guidance and shall include: Pre-arrival preparations, Arrival: Welcome and collection from the point-of disembarkation, Reception and orientation, Casework support service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/396086da-e605-49b4-b1ca-7267e59454db |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 3 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £290,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £290,000 |
| 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 | STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST16 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Stafford |
| Electoral ward | Forebridge |
| Westminster constituency | Stafford |
| 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

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 11 Apr 2018 at 14:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/396086da-e605-49b4-b1ca-7267e59454db

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/396086da-e605-49b4-b1ca-7267e59454db
  11th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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