--- title: "Refugee Resettlement Support Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e45086ac-339f-43de-a2a0-34d78cac2256" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e45086ac-339f-43de-a2a0-34d78cac2256" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e45086ac-339f-43de-a2a0-34d78cac2256.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e45086ac-339f-43de-a2a0-34d78cac2256.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM" published: "2020-02-12" --- # Refugee Resettlement Support Service Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e45086ac-339f-43de-a2a0-34d78cac2256 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e45086ac-339f-43de-a2a0-34d78cac2256) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e45086ac-339f-43de-a2a0-34d78cac2256.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Lewisham is seeking tenders for the Refugee Resettlement Support Service, aimed at assisting refugee families throughout their integration into the community. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category and is located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with a total contract value of £2,296,262. The service, which has a contract period extending to 2025, was published on 12 February 2020, and there are various key deadlines associated with the tendering process, the latest of which was 18 March 2020. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social and community services, particularly those that focus on immigration support, social integration, and family services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as they might be well-positioned to meet the specific needs outlined in the service description. Companies that can offer comprehensive support for refugee families, from orientation to ongoing assistance, will find this tender well-suited for their expertise and growth potential. ## Notice This service will provide support for refugee families at all stages of Lewisham Council's Refugee Resettlement Programme, from pre-arrival planning through the first year and into years 2-5 of their support, transitioning them off the programme by the end of this period. It will work alongside the Council's central programme management, all mainstream provision and other bespoke provision for this programme. The service will include, but is not limited to: - Pre-arrival preparation for refugee families accepted onto the Lewisham Refugee Resettlement Programme - Initial reception services for the refugees including "meet and greet" at the airport, a welcome pack and an initial orientation - Orientation services including support to register for local health, education, ESOL and benefits services - Ongoing support over 12 months to integrate service users into the community and to build service users' skills, moving towards independence and step-down - Support for families stepped down through a drop-in centre Full details are set out in the tender documentation. There will be an event for interested providers at the Civic Suite, Catford, SE6 4RU on Friday 21 February at 2.30pm to 3.30pm ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92bf621d-0415-47d7-99a4-893d596af780 | | 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 | 12 Feb 2020 | | Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Aug 2020 - 19 Aug 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,285,000 | | 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM | | Locality | CATFORD | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE6 4RU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark | | Local authority | Lewisham | | Electoral ward | Rushey Green | | Westminster constituency | Lewisham East | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 12 Feb 2020 at 10:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92bf621d-0415-47d7-99a4-893d596af780 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92bf621d-0415-47d7-99a4-893d596af780 12th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=9207a026-e94b-ea11-80ff-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True Link to advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.lewisham.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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