Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c37-2149-7278-b088-7c1431561ac3/provision-of-the-lancashire-refugee-befriending-service closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Provision of the Lancashire Refugee Befriending Service [Lancashire County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/lancashire-county-council) Estimated value £240,000 Published 19 Feb 2019 Deadline Closed 19 Mar 2019 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Lancashire County Council intends to commission a Refugee Befriending Service available to resettled refugees aged 18 years or over, who live in the following Local Authority areas in Lancashire: Blackpool, Burnley, Chorley, Fylde, Hyndburn, Lancaster, Pendle, Preston, Rossendale, South Ribble, West Lancashire, and Wyre. Priority for befriending support will be given to adult refugees who have been resettled under the Lancashire Refugee Resettlement Programme (which includes the Syrian Resettlement Programme, or SRP, and the Vulnerable Children Resettlement Scheme, the VCRS. The purpose of this service is:- To promote the independence, integration, and wellbeing of refugees, particularly those who have been resettled through the Lancashire Refugee Resettlement Programme. To increase resilience in refugee families and refugee communities, supporting them to overcome barriers to integration, and reduce their dependence and demand on mainstream Public services and/or refugee resettlement services. To help develop sustainable relationships between refugees and members of the wider community, increasing refugees' access to, and participation in, local networks, activities and voluntary organisations, and thus fostering a sense of belonging. To increase awareness of refugee issues in local communities, including the experiences and cultures of refugees, and also help refugees understand and adapt to life in the UK and British culture(s) and society. It is our intention that the contract would commence in Summer to Autumn of 2019 and last initially for 24 months (subject to satisfactory performance). The contract may be extended by up to another 24 months. The intention of this notice is to invite stakeholders to the Council's Market Engagement Event, prior to any procurement exercise taking place. The purpose of this event is to present the Commissioning Strategy for the service and engage participants to provide feedback on the service specification. The event is for all organisations who are interested in participating in the commissioned solution. The Market Engagement Event is to be hosted on Tuesday March 19th 2019 at 1pm - 4.30pm at County Hall, Preston, PR1 OLD. To book a place on the Market Engagement Event on 19th March at County Hall in Preston at 1pm, please kindly express your interest in attending the event by no later than Friday 15th March by sending your confirmation of attendance to: stating your organisation, the type of organisation, the names, job titles and contact numbers of attendees and any special requests relating to access to buildings/communication requirements at the event. Spaces will be limited to 3 people per organisation. Unfortunately car parking will not be available at County Hall. Please note that this is not a tender exercise and participation (or non-participation) in dialogue will confer no advantage or disadvantage should commissioners commence the formal procurement proce Additional information: Please note: the intention of this notice is to invite stakeholders to attend a Market Engagement Event Please keep updated via the following links for further information: [lancashire.gov.uk](https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/) [lancashire.gov.uk](https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/tenders/) Please not the contract start and end date are not accurate, these will be confirmed after the engagement event. 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