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title: "Asylum Support Services in Buckinghamshire"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d958"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# Asylum Support Services in Buckinghamshire

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d958

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## Summary

The Buckinghamshire Council has awarded a contract for Asylum Support Services within the region, aimed at providing assistance to asylum seekers and refugees. The contract entails the delivery of services such as information and advice, language support, and community action across two geographical Lots: North and South Buckinghamshire. The current procurement stage is 'Award', with the contract commencing on 1st April 2026 and set to run initially until 31st March 2028, with potential extensions available. This initiative utilises Asylum Dispersal grant funding from the Home Office to alleviate the pressure on local council services. The procurement method used was an 'open' competition, tailored below the threshold to ensure a broad participation.

The procurement process presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in community support, language services, social work, and wellbeing activities. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-positioned to benefit from such tenders, given the budget allocations across Lots 1 and 2, capped at £30,000 and £45,000 respectively per annum, inclusive of extensions. This is an excellent opportunity for businesses eager to expand their service offerings and deliver vital support services within the Buckinghamshire community. The completed contract, awarded to Skillsum LTD, illustrates the prowess required for successful tender applications within this industry, providing a benchmark for potential future bidders.

## Notice

CONTRACT AWARDED Buckinghamshire Council has awarded a contract to an experienced supplier to deliver its Asylum support service. The service is divided into 2 geographical areas referred to as Lots, namely Lot 1 (North Buckinghamshire) and Lot 2 (South Buckinghamshire). Suppliers may bid for one or both Lots. Using Asylum Dispersal grant funding from the Home Office, this new service aims to reduce the impact on council services through the provision of support to asylum seekers and refugees covering: * Information and advice * Language support * Volunteering opportunities * Wellbeing activities * Signposting and supporting with access to key services * Establishing drop-in centres in key locations to provide advice and practical support The services start date is 1st April 2026. The contract term will be for two years. The 2 year initial term ends 31 March 2028. The Council may at its discretion extend the contract for two further extensions of 12 months each, subject to funding. Lot 1 - There is a budget cap of PS30,000 for each year of the contract period including the extension periods. (PS120,000 budget for the full contract term including extensions). Lot 2 - There is a budget cap of PS45,000 for each year of the contract period including the extension periods. (PS180,000 budget for the full contract term including extensions).

### Lot Information

Lot 1 North Buckinghamshire

Renewal: The Council may at its discretion extend the contract for two further extensions of up to 12 months each, subject to funding.

Lot 2 South Buckinghamshire

Renewal: The Council may at its discretion extend the contract for two further extensions of up to 12 months each, subject to funding.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034860-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £293,144 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYLESBURY |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP19 8FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Aylesbury North West |
| Westminster constituency | Aylesbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SKILLSUM |

## 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
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services
- 80580000 - Provision of language courses
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 85312320 - Counselling services
- 85320000 - Social services
- 85322000 - Community action programme
- 85323000 - Community health services
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2026 at 15:14 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034860-2026
- 3 Nov 2025 at 17:25 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070625-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034860-2026
  16th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070625-2025
  3rd November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/buckinghamshire-council

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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