--- title: "Soft Market Test - Orientation and Support Service for Resettled Refugees" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bdd04b21-c0d8-454f-a3bc-e9121ee03198" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bdd04b21-c0d8-454f-a3bc-e9121ee03198" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bdd04b21-c0d8-454f-a3bc-e9121ee03198.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bdd04b21-c0d8-454f-a3bc-e9121ee03198.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2018-01-25" --- # Soft Market Test - Orientation and Support Service for Resettled Refugees Buyer: HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bdd04b21-c0d8-454f-a3bc-e9121ee03198 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bdd04b21-c0d8-454f-a3bc-e9121ee03198) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bdd04b21-c0d8-454f-a3bc-e9121ee03198.json) ## Summary Herefordshire Council is currently in the planning stage of a Soft Market Test for the "Orientation and Support Service for Resettled Refugees." This initiative is aimed at providing necessary services for up to 35 refugees under the Syrian Vulnerable Person Resettlement Scheme (SVPRS) and the Vulnerable Children's Resettlement Scheme (VCRS), with the regional focus on Hereford in the West Midlands. The final date for engagement is set for 9 April 2018. This opportunity falls under the health and social work services category, with the contract type labelled as a tender. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social services, particularly those experienced in refugee support and community integration programs. Companies offering orientation and counselling services, as well as those with a background in social work, are well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this project can not only enhance a business's portfolio but also contribute positively to the community by supporting vulnerable populations through their resettlement journey. ## Notice Further to Herefordshire's initial commitment to the Syrian Vulnerable Person Resettlement Scheme (SVPRS) that saw 60 refugees resettle in Hereford between November 2016 and June 2017, a further commitment to resettle refugees has been made. This additional commitment will see Herefordshire welcome refugees from the SVPRS and / or the Vulnerable Childrens Resettlement Scheme (VCRS). Both the SVPRS and VCRS are government funded programmes established to provide a route for the most vulnerable refugees to come to the UK. The resettled refugees are given five years' refugee status, with permission to work and access public funds. Herefordshire Council has agreed to accept up to a further 35 refugees, which is likely to equate to approximately 8-10 households. They will generally be in family groups, but could also include a small number of vulnerable single people or couples. An orientation and support service will be provided for the initial 12 months of resettlement. Herefordshire Council are conducting a Soft Market Test to consider the service requirements. Additional information: Herefordshire Council has published this opportunity on the 'Supplying the Southwest Portal'. To view the tender documentation related to this opportunity you will need to register on the portal, if you are not already register with Procontract, and express an interest in the opportunity. To Register with Supplying the Southwest Portal (Procontract) click on the link below or copy and paste the link into your browser address bar; https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa1e7847-56af-4e35-a2c7-b1b672ddbe56 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Jan 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 9 Apr 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | HEREFORD | | Post town | Hereford | | Postcode | HR4 0LE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG11 Herefordshire, County of | | Local authority | Herefordshire, County of | | Electoral ward | Widemarsh | | Westminster constituency | Hereford and South Herefordshire | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 25 Jan 2018 at 09:18 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa1e7847-56af-4e35-a2c7-b1b672ddbe56 - 9 Jan 2018 at 09:27 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/385147c4-cafb-485b-9cc0-4a3e276eeb0e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa1e7847-56af-4e35-a2c7-b1b672ddbe56 25th January 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/385147c4-cafb-485b-9cc0-4a3e276eeb0e 9th January 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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