Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bf9-d9b7-72a5-b1c9-234c6553f8c3/provision-of-services-in-respect-of-the-syrian-resettlement-programme-2017-202

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# Provision of services in respect of the Syrian resettlement Programme 2017 - 2021

[Reading Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/reading-borough-council)

Estimated value

Not stated

Published

9 Dec 2016

Deadline

Rolling deadline

## Who can bid

- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

## About this tender

Reading Borough Council is inviting prospective bidders to join them in the Council Chamber, Civic Offices, Bridge Street, Reading, RG1 2LU on Monday 19 December 2017, starting at 9.30am to 11.00am

The purpose of the event is to share the Council's proposals for this service provision and to seek input and feedback from potential bidders before the Council formally advertises its requirements. It will be the chance for potential bidders to register an interest in this proposed contracting opportunity, hear the draft proposals and understand the requirements of the Government's Syrian Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Programme that the Council are seeking to meet.

The Council is looking to put in place a 4 year contract for the provision of front line case work to support and integrate 3 families each year, during their first 12 months of arrival.

The service to be provided includes:

â&#128;¢ Meet and greet from airport and development of community support.

â&#128;¢ Furnishing accommodation where necessary

â&#128;¢ Provision of welcome pack: groceries and information, Library Cards, International Sim Cards, Clothing Donations, School uniforms etc. on arrival

â&#128;¢ Sourcing and sorting donations

â&#128;¢ Arranging ESOL assessment and classes

â&#128;¢ Provision of interpreters for airport and other services

â&#128;¢ Provision of cash/clothing allowances for each Beneficiary of Â£200

â&#128;¢ Briefings on the accommodation and health and safety issues.

â&#128;¢ Provision of emergency contact.

â&#128;¢ Provision of specific case workers

â&#128;¢ Provision of advice and assistance with registering for mainstream benefits and services. This will include other advice and information giving agencies including attending Local Job Centre Plus appointments for benefit assessments, registering with a local GP

â&#128;¢ Advice around and referral to appropriate mental health services and to specialised services for victims of torture as appropriate.

â&#128;¢ Providing assistance with access to employment.

â&#128;¢ Support plan for each family for the 12 month period of their support to facilitate their orientation into their new home/area

The value of the 4 year contract would be Â£33,000 per annum with a contract value of Â£132,000 over the 4 year period. The contract period would commence 1st May 2017 and continue to 30th April 2021, subject to the continuation of the programme.

Potential service providers who wish to attend are requested to register their interest in this event before 5 p.m. on Friday 16 December 2016 and book a place by e-mailing:

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## CPV classification

Social services

Source

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