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title: "Integration and Support Provision in Respect of the Government Resettlement Schemes 2022-2027"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0351a7"
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buyer: "READING BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2022-10-31"
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# Integration and Support Provision in Respect of the Government Resettlement Schemes 2022-2027

Buyer: READING BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0351a7

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## Summary

The Reading Borough Council has completed a tender process for the provision of "Integration and Support Provision in Respect of the Government Resettlement Schemes 2022-2027." The contract involves health and social work services and will last for 5 years. Reading Borough Council seeks a service provider to offer support for individuals and families under various government resettlement schemes, with an estimated total contract value of £210,000. The deadline for the tender process has passed, and the award has been granted to the Reading Refugee Support Group.

This opportunity from the Reading Borough Council for the provision of integration and support services presents a chance for businesses in the health and social work services industry to contribute to the government resettlement schemes. Companies specializing in case support and integration services, particularly for vulnerable populations like refugees, would be well-suited to compete. The competitive criteria include operating model, person-centered delivery, performance, social value, and price, providing an opportunity for businesses to showcase their expertise and commitment to social value.

## Notice

Reading Borough Council are completing an ITT exercise for the provision of Integration and Support Provision in Respect of the Government Resettlement Schemes 2022-2027. 1.4 Tenders are invited for the supply of Integration and Support Provision in Respect of the Government Resettlement Schemes 2022-2027 with the Reading borough; support required will include Pre-Arrival, Arrival Day and Post-Arrival services for individuals or families as identified through relevant UK Resettlement Schemes such as those for, but not exclusive to, Syrian vulnerable persons and Afghan citizens; and, support may also be required for other families and individuals should future government schemes be designed to respond to these under similar terms to the other resettlement schemes.The estimated value of the Contract is: PS210,000 total value (PS42,000 per annum). The contract duration is: 5 years, subject to satisfactory performance, continued funding being available and mutual agreement between the par

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The specification sets out the requirements to be provided to deliver case support and integration of individuals and families, coming from regions of conflict and instability, who are relocating to Reading under the official Government refugee resettlement schemes. These schemes include the UK Resettlement Scheme (UKRS), Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (VCRS) and Afghan Relocation and Assistance Policy (ARAP). This may also include future government schemes that require case support and integration of individuals and families. Since 2016 Reading Borough Council has been supporting the Government's Resettlement programmes: initially, by committing to offer homes and support to 3 families a year through the Syrian Vulnerable Persons Resettlement (renamed UK Resettlement Schemes, UKRS) and since September 2021 offering homes and support to families resettled through the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS).In line with its aim to safeguard and protect those who are vulnerable and provide homes for those in need, Reading Borough Council has renewed its commitment to support vulnerable refugees in need of protection. To date, the Council has resettled 10 families/55 individuals through the UK Resettlement Scheme and 15 families through the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme.Reading Borough Council has committed to continue receiving 2 to 3 families each year for 5 years. With this, the Council now seeks a service provider for a period of 5 years, to provide front line case work support and integration of families' first 12 months of arrival, in line with the relevant Government's Funding Instruction for Local Authorities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030610-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Prior to expiry of this agreement subject to continued funding |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £210,000 |
| Lots value | £210,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £185,013 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | READING BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG1 2LU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Reading |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Reading Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ11 Berkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | READING REFUGEE SUPPORT GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 31 Oct 2022 at 09:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030610-2022
- 13 Jul 2022 at 14:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019199-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.reading.gov.uk
- https://courttribunalfinder.service.gov.uk/courts/rolls-building
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/reading/aspx/Tenders/Current
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/Tenders/Current
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/cabinet-office

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