HFU001

The procurement process conducted by Gloucestershire County Council was for the project titled "HFU001", focusing on providing a Refugee Support Worker in Gloucestershire. The procurement falls under the health and social work services industry category, with procurement executed through a direct award method. The contract is valued at £50,000 and extends over a period from 30th July 2025 to 29th July 2026.

Key dates include the tender end date on 30th May 2025 and contract commencement on 30th July 2025. The procurement process has reached the award stage as of 2nd June 2025, with Young Gloucestershire being the successful supplier. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in service delivery to refugee populations, particularly those suited for health and social work services.

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage in such tenders, given the suitability considerations embedded in the procurement. Companies that can deliver customised support services in the United Kingdom, with a focus on Gloucestershire, will find this type of contracting process beneficial for expanding their market presence and expertise in the social welfare sector.