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title: "T26-095HCO Community Hubs to Support Asylum Seekers and Refugees - Service Delivery Partner"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c797"
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buyer: "DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-09"
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# T26-095HCO Community Hubs to Support Asylum Seekers and Refugees - Service Delivery Partner

Buyer: DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c797

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## Summary

Derry City and Strabane District Council has initiated a tender process titled "T26-095HCO Community Hubs to Support Asylum Seekers and Refugees - Service Delivery Partner", aimed at overseeing community hubs for asylum seekers and refugees. The procurement is classified under the services category, specifically focusing on administration and social services, with a gross value of £60,000. The tender follows an open procurement method and is currently in the 'tender' stage. Interested parties must submit their proposals via etendersNI by 7th August 2026. The project is set to commence on 14th September 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2027, and it seeks an experienced service delivery partner to enhance community services in the Derry City and Strabane area, outside the Belfast City Council boundary. The enquiry period closes on 24th July 2026, offering businesses limited time to seek clarifications.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in administration, community and social services, and consulting. Companies with expertise in managing public service programmes, particularly those familiar with the needs of asylum seekers and refugees, are well-positioned to compete. Participation in this tender could result in business growth through collaboration with a public authority and engagement in civic betterment projects. The open competition format ensures a fair playing field for small to medium enterprises with capabilities in service delivery and community programme management to showcase their services and possibly expand their influence within Northern Ireland's public sector.

## Notice

Derry City and Strabane District Council seeks to appoint a suitably qualified Service Delivery Partner to oversee Community Hubs to Support Asylum Seekers and Refugees. Asylum Seekers have historically been accommodated within the Belfast City Council boundary for a variety of reasons including to support reporting to the local Home Office and access to immigration legal support. Dispersed accommodation along with a number of hotels being used for contingency accommodation is now being procured outside of Belfast City Council area. Derry City and Strabane District Council area is now a dispersal area outside Belfast for the resettlement of Asylum Seekers and Refugees. The Executive Office provides funding to District Councils to deliver on Community Hubs and support services for Asylum Seekers and Refugees. Derry City and Strabane District Council (DCSDC) previously delivered programmes for Asylum Seekers and Refugees which is outlined below. This Community Hubs Project will build on this work and enhance the services provided for Asylum Seekers and Refugees in the DCSDC area. Your submission must be submitted via etendersNI, via this CFT. No other method of submissions will be accepted. Please refer to the CfT documents for further detail.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064747-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | £60,000 |
| 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 | DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | DERRY |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT48 7NN |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0A Derry City and Strabane |
| Local authority | Derry City and Strabane |
| Electoral ward | Northland |
| Westminster constituency | Foyle |
| Delivery location | TLN0A Derry City and Strabane |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services
- 75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 75100000 - Administration services
- 75110000 - General public services
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services
- 85320000 - Social services
- 85321000 - Administrative social services
- 85322000 - Community action programme
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
- 98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations
- 98133100 - Civic betterment and community facility support services
- 98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2026 at 13:16 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064747-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064747-2026
  9th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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