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Refugee Resettlement Scheme

Bedford Borough Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Bedford Borough Council

Buyer Address: Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford, UKH24, MK42 9AP, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Leon Clancy

Contact Email: leon.clancy@bedford.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: 01234276 626

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
500000.0 GBP
Gross: 600000 GBP
Published
30 Dec 2025, 15:30
Deadline
06 Feb 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
75200000 - Provision of services to the community
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Bedford Borough Council requires the delivery and co-ordination of the following: All casework support for all individuals and families who have either already arrived, or are due to arrive, in Bedford Borough under various refugee resettlement schemes. The schemes include but are not limited to; UK Resettlement Scheme (UKRS), Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP), Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS) and the Afghan Resettlement Programme (ARP). The commitment includes, amongst other details outlined below, assisting with all matters relating to the resettlement of families: housing, health, education, language (ESOL), immigration status, employment, benefits, and integration within the local community.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/Home

Link Description: Search "Refugee Resettlement Services and ESOL Programme"

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086479-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot LOT-0001 Status: active

Lot LOT-0001 Value: GBP 500,000

Lot LOT-0001 Value (Gross): GBP 600,000

Lot LOT-0001 Contract Start: 2026-05-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot LOT-0001 Contract End: 2028-04-30T23:59:59+01:00

Lot LOT-0001 Award Criterion (price): Simple description

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Search "Refugee Resettlement Services and ESOL Programme"

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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