Support Services for the UK Refugee Resettlement Pro-gramme

The procurement process was initiated by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, focusing on providing support services for the UK Refugee Resettlement Programme, the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy, and the Afghan Citizens Relocation Scheme. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category, with significant social and community service elements. It was conducted using a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition, which led to the awarding of the contract to Bradford City Council.

The contract, valued at £35,000, covers services from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027. The procurement process is now complete, with a contract award date of 25th March 2025. The services are to be delivered in the West Dorset region.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses involved in health, social work, and community service sectors, particularly those with expertise in refugee support and resettlement programmes. Large organisations that can offer tailored services for resettlement and integration of refugees would find this contract beneficial for their portfolio. Enterprises with a proven track record of working with public authorities could leverage their experience to deliver outcomes aligned with the Council's objectives, fostering further partnerships with government entities.