Counselling Service for Refugees
Description: Cambridge City Council in collaboration with South Cambridgeshire District Council, East Cambridgeshire District Council, Huntingdonshire District Council, and Cambridgeshire County Council is looking for a provider of a short-term counselling support service for refugees and asylum seekers. This contract is intended to support the integration of refugees and asylum seekers locally and provide support for mental health issues, such as post-traumatic stress disorder, so that the impact of these conditions is reduced and become less of a barrier to accessing opportunities, such as education, training, or employment.
Summary: Cambridge City Council, in collaboration with several district and county councils in the region, is inviting bids for a short-term counselling service aimed at supporting refugees and asylum seekers. The tender is currently in the active procurement stage, with submissions due by 12:00 on 16th February 2026. This project is situated within the social work and related services category, under CPV code 85300000, and will serve the region of UKH12 in the United Kingdom. The maximum contract value is set at £165,000, and the procurement follows an open, below-threshold competition method. The intended contract period is from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with potential renewal options available.