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title: "SOL Homes for Ukraine (Ukrainian Host & Guest Support)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05918b"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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# SOL Homes for Ukraine (Ukrainian Host & Guest Support)

Buyer: SOLIHULL MBC  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05918b

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## Summary

The public procurement process is being conducted by Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council (MBC) to deliver the "SOL Homes for Ukraine (Ukrainian Host & Guest Support)" project, aimed at providing information, advice, and support to Ukrainian refugees and their sponsors. This initiative, which falls under the "social work and related services" category, is located in Solihull, within the UKG32 region of the United Kingdom. Currently in the planning stage, the process includes key dates such as the market testing deadline on 30th September 2025, finalising the specification in November 2025, and releasing a new tender by December 2025 or January 2026. The council plans for the service to become operational by 1st April 2026, continuing for one year with potential extensions, subject to funding.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social work services, particularly those with experience in refugee support and resettlement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly well-suited to compete, given the suitability criteria specified. With an estimated contract value of £1.8 million, this procurement encourages participation from organisations that can offer tailored support and services to both Ukrainian guests and their UK sponsors, promoting sustainable growth for businesses with relevant expertise and capabilities in the social services sector.

## Notice

This service is to provide information, advice, and support services to Ukrainian refugees and their sponsors under the Solihull Homes for Ukraine scheme. Project Background Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC) delivers the Homes for Ukraine (HfU) scheme locally, ensuring that both Ukrainian guests and their UK sponsors receive appropriate advice, support, and access to services. Since April 2024, this support has been delivered by an external voluntary sector partner with specialist experience in refugee resettlement. The service has two main functions: * Sponsor Support: To ensure host households are equipped and supported to sustain sponsorship arrangements. * Guest Support: To help Ukrainian arrivals settle into life in Solihull, access services, and receive tailored assistance where needed. The Council is preparing for the next phase of the programme, which will run from 1 April 2026 for one year, with the option to extend for a further two years (subject to funding). This exercise is being carried out to support future delivery planning.

### Planning Information

Anticipated Process/Timescales* Market testing sent out: 2nd September 2025 Deadline for return from providers: 30th September 2025 Finalising Specification: November 2025 New tender released : December 2025 / January 2026 New model operational: 1st April 2026 *Subject to change

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052900-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOLIHULL MBC |
| Locality | SOLIHULL |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B91 3QB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG32 Solihull |
| Local authority | Solihull |
| Electoral ward | St Alphege |
| Westminster constituency | Solihull West and Shirley |
| Delivery location | TLG32 Solihull |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 1 Sep 2025 at 14:54 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052900-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052900-2025
  1st September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://solihull.my.site.com/s/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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