--- title: "Request To Participate (RTP) in a Flexible Contracting Agreement for the provision of Refugee Integration Support Services Flexible Contracting Agreement (FCA)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-039376" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-039376" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-039376.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-039376.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2022-12-21" --- # Request To Participate (RTP) in a Flexible Contracting Agreement for the provision of Refugee Integration Support Services Flexible Contracting Agreement (FCA) Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-039376 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-039376) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-039376.json) ## Summary The Birmingham City Council is conducting a tender titled "Request To Participate (RTP) in a Flexible Contracting Agreement for the provision of Refugee Integration Support Services Flexible Contracting Agreement (FCA)" in the services category for social work and related services. The procurement process involves two stages: Selection Stage, where Potential Suppliers must pass qualifying criteria, and Invitation To Tender, where service requirements are developed based on needs. The deadline for submitting tenders is noon on 25th January 2023 for lots 1-4 and 22nd February 2023 for lot 5. This tender by the Birmingham City Council can create opportunities for businesses offering social work, community services, health services, and training services. Companies interested in supporting refugee integration and wellbeing in Birmingham through tenancy support, employability services, and mental health awareness would be well-suited to compete. The use of an e-tendering system and the detailed selection criteria provide a transparent and fair opportunity for businesses to participate in this valuable public procurement process. ## Notice The Council wishes to establish a framework agreement for resettlement and integration support services for refugees and guests who are living in Birmingham as part of the official Government Schemes and who are entitled to local authority support. The services will be split into two projects with 5 lots in total as follows:* P0915A Lot 1: Tenancy and Family Support (follow on service) * P0915A Lot 2: Refugee Participation and Engagement * P0915A Lot 3: Employability Service* P0915A Lot 4: Wellbeing and Mental Health * P0915B Lot 5: Support, Orientation and Accommodation ### Lot Information Tenancy and Family Support (follow on service) To help refugees and sanctuary seekers with maintaining their tenancies, including personal budgeting and providing support with family welfare issues. Refugee Participation and Engagement To link refugees and sanctuary seekers to local support to prevent social isolation, according to their interests and hobbies, as well as to encourage links with local support and communities. Employability Service To assist refugees and sanctuary seekers in becoming work ready, obtaining employment, creating career pathways, providing training opportunities and supporting with recruitment and selection processes. Wellbeing and Mental Health To raise awareness regarding mental health issues amongst refugees and sanctuary seekers and help them access relevant services. Support, Orientation and Accommodation To facilitate the initial settlement period for new refugees and sanctuary seekers in Birmingham including delivery of information, advice & guidance (this is a separate project due to a later closing date). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036264-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic, Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Dec 2022 | | Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 7WB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Newtown | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG31 Birmingham | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 75200000 - Provision of services to the community - 79600000 - Recruitment services - 80500000 - Training services - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85323000 - Community health services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 21 Dec 2022 at 16:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036264-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.finditinbirmingham.com - http://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamccPlease - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamccYour ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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