Scope
Reference
DN803598
Description
Cambridge City Council in collaboration with South Cambridgeshire District Council, East Cambridgeshire District Council, Huntingdonshire District Council, and Cambridgeshire County Council is looking for a provider of a short-term counselling support service for refugees and asylum seekers. This contract is intended to support the integration of refugees and asylum seekers locally and provide support for mental health issues, such as post-traumatic stress disorder, so that the impact of these conditions is reduced and become less of a barrier to accessing opportunities, such as education, training, or employment.
Total value (estimated)
- £165,000 excluding VAT
- £198,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027
- Possible extension to 31 March 2029
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
continuation of services
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
Contract locations
- UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
9 February 2026, 6:00pm
Tender submission deadline
16 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Quality - 75%
Price - 25%
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://procontract.due-north.com/RFx/RFxSummary?rfxId=c68ec0bb-28f5-f011-813c-005056b64545
Contracting authority
Cambridge City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCBT-6819-NDPJ
The Guildhall
Cambridge
CB2 1BY
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@cambridge.gov.uk
Region: UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government