Published date: 21 October 2024

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 11 November 2024, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 39000000

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

KENT001-DN723853-31998891

Published date

21 October 2024

Closing date

11 November 2024

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 May 2025

Contract end date

30 April 2028

Contract type

Not specified

Procedure type

Restricted procedure (above threshold)

A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

To provide resettlement and integration support for refugees relocating to Kent under the official government resettlement schemes:

- UKRS: United Kingdom Resettlement Scheme

- ARAP: Afghan Relocation and Assistance Programme

- ACRS: Afghan Citizen Resettlement Scheme.

- Any other eligible UK government resettlement programme as appropriate, as a consequence of global events and humanitarian crises.

This support is likely to include but is not limited to:

- Making initial reception arrangements for new arrivals

- Providing ongoing casework support for new arrivals.

- Registering families with local services, such as health, education and benefits.

- Developing and delivering a support programme based on each individual's needs for the first 12 months after their arrival.

- Ensuring translation services are available where required.

- Ongoing support for families after their first 12 months, so that they are able to integrate fully into their local community.

More information

Links

About the buyer

Contact name

Nathan Sills

Address

County Hall
Maidstone
ME14 1XQ
United Kingdom

Email

Nathan.sills@kent.gov.uk

Website

http://www.kent.gov.uk