Published date: 8 November 2023
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.
Contract summary
Industry
Health and social work services - 85000000
Other community, social and personal services - 98000000
Location of contract
England
Value of contract
£80,000
Procurement reference
FDC001-DN698389-82378449
Published date
8 November 2023
Closing date
29 November 2023
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
2 January 2024
Contract end date
31 December 2026
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
Fenland is located between the cities of Peterborough and Cambridge and is a rural area consisting of 4 market towns.
As a council we are proud to assist Afghan families to settle in Fenland under the government scheme.
The support element is critical to ensuring the success of the project and smooth integration into our local community. We are looking for an organisation with a proven successful track record of delivering support to Afghan refugees.
The Council has agreed to participate in the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Programme (ARAP) and Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS) agreeing to purchase 5 properties as part of the Local Authority Housing Fund to house Afghan refugees. Under the Government policy, support is provided for 3 years from date of arrival. The properties under these schemes will be located in Whittlesey and March.
For the duration of the scheme, the council will ensure that families have access to:
· Good quality and affordable accommodation
· Public services, particularly education, health and welfare benefits
· Integration support - helping families to build a new life in the UK.
· Assistance to find employment and improve their skills.
· Day to day support to help families manage their lives.
Whichever scheme a family arrives in the UK on, the requirements above will apply.
The council is looking to commission an organisation that can provide a range of befriending and support services upon a families' arrival in Fenland. Should further families arrive the council reserves the right to add these to the contract via negotiation with a capped total contracted spend up to the main legislative procurement threshold.
Please reply through Proactis Supplier Portal to view tender documents. Tender Return Deadline is Wednesday 13th December 12 noon 2023.. Expressions of interest will be open until Wednesday 29th November 2023. SEE link below.
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=c5a86b86-337e-ee11-8125-005056b64545
About the buyer
Contact name
Shaun Beales
Address
Fenland Hall
County Road
March
PE15 8NQ
England
Telephone
+44 1354622429
Website
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=c5a86b86-337e-ee11-8125-005056b64545
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