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title: "ASC124 - Procurement of Independent Immigration Advice"
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buyer: "MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-29"
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# ASC124 - Procurement of Independent Immigration Advice

Buyer: MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bf5b

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## Summary

Middlesbrough Council, a public authority operating under sub-central government in the UK, has completed its procurement process titled "ASC124 - Procurement of Independent Immigration Advice". This initiative addresses the rising demand in Middlesbrough for support services concerning individuals with no recourse to public funds, a scenario causing strain on resources related to adult, children’s, and domestic abuse services. The procurement was conducted using a direct, below-threshold method without competition, and it was formalised under legal basis 2023/54. The contract was awarded on 15th June 2026 and will be active from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2027. The main procurement category involved is services, specifically business services such as law and consulting, with a total contract value of £110,000.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in business services, particularly those offering legal and consulting services related to immigration advice. Companies that can efficiently address social issues like homelessness and financial hardship, especially within the public service context, will excel in such contracts. Established suppliers with experience in handling complex social service requirements are well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The contract demonstrates the Council’s commitment to addressing local social challenges, and it could pave the way for similar engagements in the public-sector services space.

## Notice

There is increasing need and demand in Middlesbrough in relation to women, men and children with no recourse to public funds (NRPF) presenting to specialist DA providers and statutory services, requiring support and who are at risk of homelessness and financial hardship. Carrying out statutory duties (Sect 17, DA ACT) in relation to accommodation costs and sustenance payments in relation to those cases is putting pressure on resource and budgets in adult, children's and domestic abuse services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060868-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £91,666 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS1 9FT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Newport |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAROL ELLWOOD-CLARKE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2026 at 14:42 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060868-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060868-2026
  29th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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