Asylum Support Services in Buckinghamshire

Description

Buckinghamshire Council is seeking an experienced supplier(s) to deliver its Asylum support service. The service is divided into 2 geographical areas referred to as Lots, namely Lot 1 (North Buckinghamshire) and Lot 2 (South Buckinghamshire). Suppliers may bid for one or both Lots. Using Asylum Dispersal grant funding from the Home Office, this new service aims to reduce the impact on council services through the provision of support to asylum seekers and refugees covering: • Information and advice • Language support • Volunteering opportunities • Wellbeing activities • Signposting and supporting with access to key services • Establishing drop-in centres in key locations to provide advice and practical support The services start date is anticipated to be 1st March 2026. The contract term will be for two years. The 2 year initial term ends 29 February 2028. The Council may at its discretion extend the contract for two further extensions of 12 months each, subject to funding. Lot 1 - There is a budget cap of £30,000 for each year of the contract period including the extension periods. (£120,000 budget for the full contract term including extensions). Lot 2 - There is a budget cap of £45,000 for each year of the contract period including the extension periods. (£180,000 budget for the full contract term including extensions). The Invitation to tender documents for this opportunity are published on the Council's procurement portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/buckinghamshire-council. If you wish to participate and have not yet registered, please ensure you do so via the procurement portal in order to access the documentation. Tenders must be returned via the Council's procurement portal. The tender return date is midday on Monday 1st December 2025. Tenders received after this time and date will not be accepted.