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AwardHealth and social work servicesCPV: 85000000

Refugee Support Services

St Albans
REFUGEE COUNCIL
Published 24 Dec, 2025
Contract Value
£541,120
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Overview

Summary, notice description and lot information

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process executed by St Albans City & District focuses on providing "Refugee Support Services" in the South East region of the United Kingdom. This tender falls under the Health and Social Work services category and was conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The total value of the contract awarded is £541,120, with the contract period spanning from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028.

The procurement stage is the Award stage, with a completion status, and involved key dates such as the award date on 21st March 2025. The council, represented by Nicholas Baxter, was seeking a partner to support Afghan families in the district. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in health and social work services, especially those classified as Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) or Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs).

The Refugee Council, an SME and VCSE, was awarded the contract, highlighting the potential for organisations with a focus on social services and community support to compete successfully. Businesses offering comprehensive support services tailored to refugee needs, with the capacity to operate across the United Kingdom, particularly in the South East, would be well-positioned to benefit from such procurement opportunities.

Notice Description

The Council is looking for a partner to assist with providing a range of support services to Afghan families accommodated in the district.

Lot Information0 Lots
No lot information available.

Procurement Classification

Notice type, method, and CPV codes

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ec4fba66-b418-4992-9b1e-4dfab1d72db1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Awardee Scale
SME
Current Stage
Award

Contract Values

Financial information and value estimates

Tender Value
£541,120
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£541,120
Contracts Value
Not specified

The contract period is three years.

Key Dates

Publication, submission, and award timeline

Notice Status

Current status of tender, lots, awards, and contracts

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority

Buyer organisation and contact details

SAC
ST ALBANS CITY & DISTRICT
Services
Contact Name
Nicholas Baxter
ST ALBANS
AL1 3JE
East
England
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire

Awarded Supplier

Supplier who was awarded this contract

RC
REFUGEE COUNCILAwarded
SME
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Number of Suppliers
1
Awards Value
£541,120

Documents & Links

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Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
OCDS RecordID: ocds-b5fd17-ec4fba66-b418-4992-9b1e-4dfab1d72db1

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector.

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