--- title: "Gloucestershire Refugee Support Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ca73" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06ca73" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06ca73.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06ca73.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-14" --- # Gloucestershire Refugee Support Service Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ca73 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06ca73) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06ca73.json) ## Summary Gloucestershire County Council is in the planning stage of procuring support services for refugees, with an invitation to the open market anticipated in August 2026. The process is set within the ‘Health and social work services’ category, identified by CPV code 85000000, and the services are to be delivered within the UKK13 region. A market engagement event is scheduled via MS Teams on 23rd July 2026, from 11 am to 12 pm, enabling potential suppliers to understand procurement requirements and timelines. Interested businesses must confirm attendance by 22nd July 2026, as detailed by the Council’s representative, Peter Salmon. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in support services, particularly those experienced with holistic, person-centred assistance models. Companies that can offer tailored and trauma-informed approaches to supporting refugee integration will find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. It aims to build self-reliance and resilience among refugees, and participation could enhance a business’s profile within public service contracts, strengthening ties to local community initiatives and contributing to social impact in Gloucestershire. ## Notice Gloucestershire County Council is looking to go to open market in August 2026 to procure a contract for the provision of support services for refugees and would like to invite prospective tenderers to attend a market engagement event via MS Teams on 23rd July 2026, where details of the procurement process, indicative dates and requirement details will be presented. The event will be from 11am to 12pm online via MS Teams. The number of representatives will be limited to two people from each organisation. An MS Teams link will be sent to organisations attending. If you are interested in attending, please provide details to Loveness Chitiyo via email to loveness.chitiyo@gloucestershire.gov.uk, noting the following: Name and role of each person attending Organisation name Email address of each person attending Mobile phone number of each person attending Please send confirmation of attendees by 22nd July 2026. Below is a short description of the Contract. The aim of the Service is to provide a personalised, holistic support service, which delivers hope and optimism for eligible refugees by: Providing a warm welcome into a comfortable, safe home Supporting them to adapt to life in the UK and the Gloucestershire community Building their independence and self-reliance therefore giving them the opportunity to prosper, be healthy, safe and well. In brief, the new support service for refugees will: Tailor support to individuals and families Provide intensive support earlier on in the contract and gradually taper it off as the contract progresses. Identify those individuals and/or families that may need ongoing support due to vulnerabilities post scheme expiration Seek to build resilience and independence in every intervention and element of service design, undertaking a strengths-based approach to support planning. Support will be delivered in a person-centred and trauma-informed way, building on individuals' existing strengths and talents to promote wellbeing, empowerment, and resilience. Enhance the ability of mainstream services to support migrants rather than duplicating services or adding additional pressure. Underpin caseworker support with support in locality hubs and services within local communities. Support community development and ongoing services that support migrants to integrate. Be supported by, and integrated with, existing migrant communities. ### Planning Information Gloucestershire County Council is looking to go to open market in August 2026 to procure a contract for the provision of support services for refugees and would like to invite prospective tenderers to attend a market engagement event via MS Teams on 23rd July 2026, where details of the procurement process, indicative dates and requirement details will be presented. The event will be from 11am to 12pm online via MS Teams. The number of representatives will be limited to two people from each organisation. An MS Teams link will be sent to organisations attending. If you are interested in attending, please provide details to Loveness Chitiyo via email to loveness.chitiyo@gloucestershire.gov.uk, noting the following: Name and role of each person attending Organisation name Email address of each person attending Mobile phone number of each person attending Please send confirmation of attendees by 22nd July 2026. Below is a short description of the Contract. The aim of the Service is to provide a personalised, holistic support service, which delivers hope and optimism for eligible refugees by: Providing a warm welcome into a comfortable, safe home Supporting them to adapt to life in the UK and the Gloucestershire community Building their independence and self-reliance therefore giving them the opportunity to prosper, be healthy, safe and well. In brief, the new support service for refugees will: Tailor support to individuals and families Provide intensive support earlier on in the contract and gradually taper it off as the contract progresses. Identify those individuals and/or families that may need ongoing support due to vulnerabilities post scheme expiration Seek to build resilience and independence in every intervention and element of service design, undertaking a strengths-based approach to support planning. Support will be delivered in a person-centred and trauma-informed way, building on individuals' existing strengths and talents to promote wellbeing, empowerment, and resilience. Enhance the ability of mainstream services to support migrants rather than duplicating services or adding additional pressure. Underpin caseworker support with support in locality hubs and services within local communities. Support community development and ongoing services that support migrants to integrate. Be supported by, and integrated with, existing migrant communities. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065996-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 17 Aug 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | GLOUCESTER | | Post town | Gloucester | | Postcode | GL1 2TG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC | | Local authority | Gloucester | | Electoral ward | Westgate | | Westminster constituency | Gloucester | | Delivery location | TLK13 Gloucestershire CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 14 Jul 2026 at 09:22 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065996-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065996-2026 14th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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