---
title: "Sanctuary Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068958"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF RICHMOND UPON THAMES"
published: "2026-04-23"
---

# Sanctuary Services

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF RICHMOND UPON THAMES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068958

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## Summary

The London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames has completed a procurement process titled "Sanctuary Services," focused on the industry category of guidance and counselling services. This contract involves providing advice and support to refugees residing within the Borough of Wandsworth, encompassing areas such as benefits, housing, employment, and immigration processes. The procurement method used was "below threshold - without competition," reflecting a direct awarding approach under the "lightTouch" regime. The award, currently pending, is valued at £45,000, with the service period set from 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2028. The Richmond Citizens Advice Bureaux Service has been identified as the supplier for this crucial community-focused initiative.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSE) with expertise in welfare, counselling, and immigration support services. Organisations specialising in culturally sensitive advisory services and community integration efforts will find this project aligned with their mission to advocate for the well-being of migrants and refugees. Such entities can leverage this contract to enhance their service provision and strengthen grassroots connections within local communities, ultimately fostering a supportive environment for refugee settlement and integration.

## Notice

To provide ongoing coordinated advice and to support to refugees who are residing within the Borough of Wandsworth with a focus on issues such as: * To provide accessible and culturally sensitive advice and support to migrants and refugees regarding benefits, housing, employment; * To assist individuals in understanding and navigating immigration processes, at a level 1 level; * To work closely to cross refer to specialist immigration support provided at OISC Level 2 and 3; * To facilitate successful settlement by offering resources and guidance on language acquisition, education, employment, and community integration; and * To advocate for the rights and well-being of migrants and refugees, connecting grassroots organisations (e.g., local churches) to our support and to each other

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036963-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF RICHMOND UPON THAMES |
| Locality | TWICKEHAM |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW1 3BZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Twickenham Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Twickenham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RICHMOND CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAUX SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 85312320 - Counselling services
- 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2026 at 10:01 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036963-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036963-2026
  23rd April 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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