---
title: "AWARDED-HC_Refugee_Resettlement_Support_Service-2024"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000798163"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-07"
---

# AWARDED-HC_Refugee_Resettlement_Support_Service-2024

Buyer: THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000798163

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## Summary

The Highland Council, located in Inverness, has completed a procurement process for the "HC_Refugee_Resettlement_Support_Service-2024". This tender falls under the general public services category within the UKM6 region. The process has reached the Award stage, with the contract being signed on 1st May 2025. Notably, the procurement was conducted using a limited method, specifically without prior publication of a call for competition, due to only one supplier bid being received. The contract aims to provide comprehensive support services for refugees resettled in the Highland area under the Home Office's Resettlement Scheme.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specializing in social services or resettlement support. Given the specific nature of the required services, large organisations capable of delivering a comprehensive support package, including safe community integration and access to essential services, would excel in fulfilling this contract. Such businesses can leverage this procurement opportunity to expand their service offerings within the public sector while contributing positively to community development in the Inverness area. The awarded supplier, New Start Highland, exemplifies the capacity and readiness needed to engage successfully in similar future contracts.

## Notice

AWARDED The services are to provide support for individuals and families who have been resettled in Highland through the Home Office's Refugee Resettlement Scheme, within the Inner Moray Firth area. The successful Service Provider will be required to provide a comprehensive package of support. With primary aims of ensuring that refugee families feel safe, secure and able to integrate into community life as smoothly and quickly as possible; are able to access a wide range of services applicable to their needs and can manage and sustain their homes as required under the Home Officer Funding Instructions and Statement of Requirements.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

AWARDED The services are to provide support for individuals and families who have been resettled in Highland through the Home Office's Refugee Resettlement Scheme, within the Inner Moray Firth area. The successful Service Provider will be required to provide a comprehensive package of support. With primary aims of ensuring that refugee families feel safe, secure and able to integrate into community life as smoothly and quickly as possible; are able to access a wide range of services applicable to their needs and can manage and sustain their homes as required under the Home Officer Funding Instructions and Statement of Requirements.. This Contract has been AWARDED

### Procurement Information

Only one supplier submitted a bid

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529789 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 May 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £244,977 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 5NX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NEW START HIGHLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 70 - Real estate services

### Codes

- 70333000 - Housing services

## Release History

- 7 May 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529789

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529789
  AWARDED-HC_Refugee_Resettlement_Support_Service-2024 - AWARDED The services are to provide support for individuals and families who have been resettled in Highland through the Home Office's Refugee Resettlement Scheme, within the Inner Moray Firth area. The successful Service Provider will be required to provide a comprehensive package of support. With primary aims of ensuring that refugee families feel safe, secure and able to integrate into community life as smoothly and quickly as possible; are able to access a wide range of services applicable to their needs and can manage and sustain their homes as required under the Home Officer Funding Instructions and Statement of Requirements.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.highland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000798163
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/inverness-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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