---
title: "Newham Befriending Service for Asylum Seekers and Refugees"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03977a"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03977a.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF NEWHAM"
published: "2023-01-13"
---

# Newham Befriending Service for Asylum Seekers and Refugees

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF NEWHAM  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03977a

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## Summary

The London Borough of Newham, represented by the buying organisation, is planning a tender for the provision of a befriending service for asylum seekers and refugees. The procurement falls under the Health and social work services category. Interested providers can attend a Market Event on January 23, 2023, before the tender goes live in February 2023. The communication indicates a future notice date of February 28, 2023. The tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the services industry, specifically those able to provide support services for vulnerable populations in the designated region (UKI41).

This tender by the London Borough of Newham offers the chance for businesses specialising in health and social work services to enhance their portfolio by delivering the befriending service to asylum seekers and refugees in Newham. Companies looking to expand their operations in the UKI41 region and contribute to social welfare initiatives may find this opportunity particularly relevant. With the procurement stage set at planning, interested businesses are encouraged to engage with Newham Public Health to understand the commissioning intentions and prepare for the official tender launch in February 2023.

## Notice

The London Borough of Newham (LBN) is committed to supporting all newly arrived families and individuals in Newham, helping them establish a life in the borough and feel like Newham is their home. Therefore, Newham Public Health are procuring a pilot befriending service for asylum seekers and refugees. Interested providers are invited to attend a Market Event between 11 and 12pm on Monday 23rd January 2023 in advance of the tender going live in February 2023. The market engagement event will be an opportunity to learn about Newham Public Health's commissioning intentions and provide information about the procurement process. Contact matt.bury@newham.gov.uk if you would like to receive the invite to the market engagement event.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The London Borough of Newham (LBN) is committed to supporting all newly arrived families and individuals in Newham, helping them establish a life in the borough and feel like Newham is their home. Therefore, Newham Public Health are procuring a pilot befriending service for asylum seekers and refugees. Additional information: Contact matt.bury@newham.gov.uk if you would like to receive the invite to the market engagement event.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001163-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 13 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 28 Feb 2023 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF NEWHAM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E16 2QU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Royal Albert |
| Westminster constituency | West Ham and Beckton |
| Delivery location | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2023 at 16:19 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001163-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.newham.gov.uk

## Provenance

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