--- title: "Refugee_Resettlement_Support_Service-Framework-2026" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000798184" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000798184" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000798184.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000798184.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL" published: "2026-04-22" --- # Refugee_Resettlement_Support_Service-Framework-2026 Buyer: THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000798184 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000798184) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000798184.json) ## Summary The Highland Council has initiated a procurement process for the Refugee Resettlement Support Service Framework in the UKM6 region, focusing on general public services. This tender aims to establish a framework agreement with one supplier to provide services within the Highland Council Area as needed. Currently in the tender stage, the process utilises an open procedure allowing electronic submissions via the Public Contracts Scotland website. Interested parties should note that submissions must be completed by 26 May 2026 at 12:00 PM, following which the award period will begin. The contract value is stated at GBP 613,000, and the service delivery is anticipated to extend over a period of approximately 1080 days with options for renewal. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social services and refugee support. Given the requirement for a sole supplier of competent and qualified individuals, businesses with experience in refugee resettlement or similar fields should consider participating. The opportunity allows for growth not only in terms of geographical scope but also in service offerings, as extensions are possible based on pricing schedules pertaining to different locales within the specified region. Companies equipped for robust service delivery and able to comply with variant policies such as electronic catalogues will find themselves well-placed to engage in this contract and contribute to community benefits within the region, fostering business expansion and enhanced community support initiatives. ## Notice The Council intends to put in place a Framework Agreement (hereinafter may be referred to as "Framework or FW") with one (1) sole Supplier of suitably competent, qualified and the experience to provide Refugee Resettlement Support Service, for various service users/requirements for the Highland Council Area, on an 'as and when' required basis. The Council shall give no guarantee of the volume of work or orders, if any, to be undertaken in relation to the Framework. Please refer in full to the Tender Documents. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Council intends to put in place a Framework Agreement (hereinafter may be referred to as "Framework or FW") with one (1) sole Supplier of suitably competent, qualified and the experience to provide Refugee Resettlement Support Service, for various service users/requirements for the Highland Council Area, on an 'as and when' required basis. The Council shall give no guarantee of the volume of work or orders, if any, to be undertaken in relation to the Framework. Please refer in full to the Tender Documents. Renewal: With the option of multiple extensions to be extended by up to 12 months, subject to each submitted pricing schedule geographical location requirements i.e., each geographical location may be extended independently of each other and evaluated and awarded independently, and by mutual agreement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554395 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 26 May 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £613,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 70 - Real estate services ### Codes - 70333000 - Housing services ## Release History - 22 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554395 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554395 Refugee_Resettlement_Support_Service-Framework-2026 - The Council intends to put in place a Framework Agreement (hereinafter may be referred to as "Framework or FW") with one (1) sole Supplier of suitably competent, qualified and the experience to provide Refugee Resettlement Support Service, for various service users/requirements for the Highland Council Area, on an 'as and when' required basis. The Council shall give no guarantee of the volume of work or orders, if any, to be undertaken in relation to the Framework. Please refer in full to the Tender Documents. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.highland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=798184 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000798184 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=798184 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000798184. 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