--- title: "The Provision of a Migrant Support Service for Fenland" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0416c3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0416c3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0416c3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0416c3.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FENLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2023-11-08" --- # The Provision of a Migrant Support Service for Fenland Buyer: FENLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0416c3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0416c3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0416c3.json) ## Summary The Fenland District Council is seeking to procure a Migrant Support Service for Afghan families settling in Fenland under government schemes. The council aims to provide accommodation, public services, integration support, employment assistance, and day-to-day help to facilitate the families' adaptation into the UK. The tender deadline is on Wednesday 13th December 2023, with expressions of interest accepted until Wednesday 29th November 2023. This tender presents an opportunity for organizations with a successful track record in supporting Afghan refugees to provide essential services to aid in their settlement in Fenland. Businesses specializing in health and social work services, community services, and offering befriending and support services are well-suited to compete. The tender process is in the active stage, with an open procurement method inviting eligible suppliers to bid for the contract to deliver crucial support services to Afghan families in Fenland. ## Notice Fenland is located between the cities of Peterborough and Cambridge and is a rural area consisting of 4 market towns. As a council we are proud to assist Afghan families to settle in Fenland under the government scheme. The support element is critical to ensuring the success of the project and smooth integration into our local community. We are looking for an organisation with a proven successful track record of delivering support to Afghan refugees. The Council has agreed to participate in the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Programme (ARAP) and Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS) agreeing to purchase 5 properties as part of the Local Authority Housing Fund to house Afghan refugees. Under the Government policy, support is provided for 3 years from date of arrival. The properties under these schemes will be located in Whittlesey and March. For the duration of the scheme, the council will ensure that families have access to: * Good quality and affordable accommodation * Public services, particularly education, health and welfare benefits * Integration support - helping families to build a new life in the UK. * Assistance to find employment and improve their skills. * Day to day support to help families manage their lives. Whichever scheme a family arrives in the UK on, the requirements above will apply. The council is looking to commission an organisation that can provide a range of befriending and support services upon a families' arrival in Fenland. Should further families arrive the council reserves the right to add these to the contract via negotiation with a capped total contracted spend up to the main legislative procurement threshold. Please reply through Proactis Supplier Portal to view tender documents. Tender Return Deadline is Wednesday 13th December 12 noon 2023.. Expressions of interest will be open until Wednesday 29th November 2023. https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=c5a86b86-337e-ee11-8125-005056b64545 ### Lot Information Lot 1 Fenland is located between the cities of Peterborough and Cambridge and is a rural area consisting of 4 market towns. As a council we are proud to assist Afghan families to settle in Fenland under the government scheme. The support element is critical to ensuring the success of the project and smooth integration into our local community. We are looking for an organisation with a proven successful track record of delivering support to Afghan refugees. The Council has agreed to participate in the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Programme (ARAP) and Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS) agreeing to purchase 5 properties as part of the Local Authority Housing Fund to house Afghan refugees. Under the Government policy, support is provided for 3 years from date of arrival. The properties under these schemes will be located in Whittlesey and March. For the duration of the scheme, the council will ensure that families have access to: * Good quality and affordable accommodation * Public services, particularly education, health and welfare benefits * Integration support - helping families to build a new life in the UK. * Assistance to find employment and improve their skills. * Day to day support to help families manage their lives. Whichever scheme a family arrives in the UK on, the requirements above will apply. The council is looking to commission an organisation that can provide a range of befriending and support services upon a families' arrival in Fenland. Should further families arrive the council reserves the right to add these to the contract via negotiation with a capped total contracted spend up to the main legislative procurement threshold. Please reply through Proactis Supplier Portal to view tender documents. Tender Return Deadline is Wednesday 13th December 12 noon 2023.. Expressions of interest will be open until Wednesday 29th November 2023 Renewal: Additional families can be added as per scheme requirements up to a spend cap of main legislative threshold. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033050-2023 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Nov 2023 | | Submission deadline | 29 Nov 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 | FENLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | MARCH | | Post town | Peterborough | | Postcode | PE15 8NQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC | | Local authority | Fenland | | Electoral ward | March North | | Westminster constituency | North East Cambridgeshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## 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 - 8 Nov 2023 at 13:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033050-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=c5a86b86-337e-ee11-8125-005056b64545 - https://www.fenland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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