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Our Communities Specialist Support Services

Wolverhampton City Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Wolverhampton City Council

Buyer Address: Civic Centre, St Peter's Square, Wolverhampton, UKG39, WV1 1SH, United Kingdom

Contact Email: corporate.procurement@wolverhampton.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
3330000.0 GBP
Gross: 3996000 GBP
Published
20 Nov 2025, 14:42
Deadline
19 Dec 2025, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
85000000 - Health and social work services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

There has been a significant increase in the expectation from Central Government on all local authorities including Wolverhampton to assist Secretary of State to exercise powers under sections 98 and 95 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999; to provide accommodation for those seeking Asylum in the UK. Additionally, there has been increasing demand to offer holistic and needs led assistance to those arriving at the UK via safe and legal routes which includes the provision of needs led housing to mitigate rooflessness, and safeguard households from destitution. To make certain we can promote fair and equal access to services, meet the needs of arriving households, and meet the mandatory requirements ` Central Government the council does employ an internal Migration Team. The team support strategic, and operational coordination, whilst responding to unplanned pressures of migration. There are four available lots under Our Communities Specialist Support Tender: Lot 1 - Specialist Advice & Support Service Lot 2 - Raising Standards - Private Rented Sector Lot 3 - Tenancy Sustainment Lot 4 - Resettlement This Procurement is being conducted in accordance with the Act using the Open Procedure (Section 20 (2(a)). This document describes how the Procurement will be conducted, including details of the associated Procurement timetable, award criteria and how to respond to this opportunity. Suppliers are strongly encouraged to read this document before preparing their submission. The initial term will be for 3 (three) years, with the option for 3(three) 1(one) year extensions. The contract will be based on minimum acceptable performance (map) being met by the tenderer as identified via key performance indicators. The total contract term will not exceed 6(six) years (3 + 1 + 1 + 1). The Contract is intending to commence on 1st April 2026 or as otherwise agreed between the parties. The deadline for responding to this ITT is 12:00pm Friday 19th December 2025. See 'Procurement timetable' and 'How to respond to this opportunity'.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075732-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot Title: Lot 1 - Specialist Advice & Support Service

Lot Description: Specialist advice, guidance, and support for new and arriving migrant households; adults and children

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 945,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 1,134,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2029-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (80%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): EDI (10%)

Lot Title: Lot 2 - Raising Standards - Private Rented Sector

Lot Description: Skilled housing decoration and preparation, with reusable and upcycled furniture and basic household items to make a house a home, whilst educating households on how to maintain their home environments.

Lot 2 Status: active

Lot 2 Value: GBP 795,000

Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 954,000

Lot 2 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 2 Contract End: 2029-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (80%)

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): EDI (10%)

Lot Title: Lot 3: Tenancy Sustainment

Lot Description: Outreach intervention to support move on and the resettlement of households into the private rented sector. This will mitigate the risk of tenancy failures and improving relationships with landlords

Lot 3 Status: active

Lot 3 Value: GBP 735,000

Lot 3 Value (Gross): GBP 882,000

Lot 3 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 3 Contract End: 2029-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 3 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (80%)

Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)

Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): EDI (10%)

Lot Title: Lot 4: Resettlement and Crisis response

Lot Description: Outreach intervention to support move on and the resettlement of households into the private rented sector. This will mitigate the risk of tenancy failures and improving relationships with landlords.

Lot 4 Status: active

Lot 4 Value: GBP 855,000

Lot 4 Value (Gross): GBP 1,026,000

Lot 4 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 4 Contract End: 2029-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 4 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 4 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (80%)

Lot 4 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)

Lot 4 Award Criterion (quality): EDI (10%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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