--- title: "CSI/ASC/SR/Refugee Resettlement Befriending Contract 2021" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c1abab04-0ed5-4a57-85f3-d9618db6a38c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c1abab04-0ed5-4a57-85f3-d9618db6a38c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c1abab04-0ed5-4a57-85f3-d9618db6a38c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c1abab04-0ed5-4a57-85f3-d9618db6a38c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL" published: "2021-10-19" --- # CSI/ASC/SR/Refugee Resettlement Befriending Contract 2021 Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c1abab04-0ed5-4a57-85f3-d9618db6a38c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c1abab04-0ed5-4a57-85f3-d9618db6a38c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c1abab04-0ed5-4a57-85f3-d9618db6a38c.json) ## Summary Bristol City Council is currently seeking providers for the "CSI/ASC/SR/Refugee Resettlement Befriending Contract 2021," aimed at delivering volunteer befriending services for individuals aged 18 and over within Bristol, under various UK resettlement schemes funded by the Home Office. This tender is categorised under services, specifically focusing on community action programmes, guidance and counselling services, and welfare services not delivered through residential institutions. The tender is active and will accept submissions until 19th November 2021, with a total contract value of £352,000. The contract period is set to commence on 1st January 2022 and conclude on 31st December 2024. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations, particularly those with experience in providing guidance, counselling, and welfare services. Businesses capable of offering volunteer management and support, particularly within social services and community engagement, would find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. Engaging in this contract would not only enhance service delivery for refugees but also expand the participating organisations' visibility and experience within the public sector. ## Notice BCC is looking to source a provider who will provide a volunteer befriender for each person aged 18 and over who arrives in Bristol as part of the UK Resettlement Scheme (UKRS), The Afghan Relocations and Assistance Scheme (ARAP) and the Afghan resettlement Scheme, funded by the Home Office. Link to ProContract advert - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d42beab7-b630-ec11-810e-005056b64545 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad56ff54-dc72-407c-952c-14823784d1c6 | | Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £352,000 | | 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 | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS1 5TR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside | | Westminster constituency | Bristol Central | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services - 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions - 85322000 - Community action programme ## Release History - 19 Oct 2021 at 15:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad56ff54-dc72-407c-952c-14823784d1c6 - 19 Oct 2021 at 14:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfa6c00b-6647-47ae-b10e-22430a6d49c4 - 19 Oct 2021 at 14:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/889e077a-e548-4a69-9762-f090c95bf77a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad56ff54-dc72-407c-952c-14823784d1c6 19th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfa6c00b-6647-47ae-b10e-22430a6d49c4 19th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/889e077a-e548-4a69-9762-f090c95bf77a 19th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d42beab7-b630-ec11-810e-005056b64545 - https://www.bristol.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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