Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c9b-8dd1-701c-acf1-99aac6231241/specialist-support-for-asylum-seekers-and-refugees closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Specialist Support for Asylum Seekers and Refugees [Swindon Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/swindon-borough-council) Estimated value £322,000 Published 4 Apr 2022 Deadline Closed 4 May 2022 ## 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 Swindon Borough Council is looking to procure a Specialist Support for Asylum Seekers and Refugees Service. Swindon is one of four dispersal towns for asylum seekers in the South West, and has been one since 2006, therefore the provision of a Specialist Asylum Seeker and Refugee Support service is essential as part of the assistance to individuals who are dispersed to Swindon. The aim of contract is to continue to develop a quality service for asylum seekers and refugees. The specification is intended to focus on helping individuals integrate and develop and to measure their progress. While it is acknowledged that social contact is extremely important and is to be encouraged the success of the contract will be in the way it helps individuals progress towards independence. The service is predominantly for those aged eighteen years and above, although on occasions unaccompanied asylum seekers (minors) have accessed to service for social activities and to develop a sense of well-being. ### Support needs The initial contract term will be for 60 months with an option to extend for a further 24 months for a potential total contract term of 7 years as stated in the ITT documents. Full details relating to the Services are provided in the tender documents. To participate, Suppliers will need to Register as a Supplier with ProContract, [supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk](https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk), then Register an Interest before obtaining access to the tender documents. In the event of difficulties registering as a supplier, please refer to the System Administrator Proactis support team Tender clarifications to be submitted in writing via Messaging in ProContract tender portal by 25th April 2022, 1200 hrs UK Local time. The Council's responses to these clarification questions will be issued periodically on the ProContract tender portal. Tender Responses are required to be submitted no later than 4th May 2022, 1200 hrs UK Local time via ProContract tender portal - [supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk](https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/) Please note that this project has been advertised on Contracts Finder/ other web port however, Supplying the South West Portal, [supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk](https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/) is the only portal that includes all the relevant documents required to respond to this opportunity, bearing Project Id: DN605687 No Tender submissions will be considered without completing the tender documents in full including attachments and returning them in alignment with the instructions within the tender documents. Read full description ## CPV classification Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/988a6ca4-7c26-482d-b08f-cff73f138b71) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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