Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Kent County Council
County Hall
Maidstone
ME14 1XQ
Contact
Mr Nathan Sills
Telephone
+44 3000413728
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKJ4 - Kent
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Refugee Resettlement Scheme
Reference number
DN723853
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
To provide resettlement and integration support for refugees relocating to Kent under the official government resettlement schemes:
- UKRS: United Kingdom Resettlement Scheme
- ARAP: Afghan Relocation and Assistance Programme
- ACRS: Afghan Citizen Resettlement Scheme.
- Any other eligible UK government resettlement programme as appropriate, as a consequence of global events and humanitarian crises.
This support is likely to include but is not limited to:
- Making initial reception arrangements for new arrivals
- Providing ongoing casework support for new arrivals.
- Registering families with local services, such as health, education and benefits.
- Developing and delivering a support programme based on each individual’s needs for the first 12 months after their arrival.
- Ensuring translation services are available where required.
- Ongoing support for families after their first 12 months, so that they are able to integrate fully into their local community.
(All values are estimated as it depends on the number of new arrivals)
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £2,826,645
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Provision of resettlement support to Beneficiaries of UK Resettlement Schemes
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ4 - Kent
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To provide resettlement and integration support for refugees relocating to Kent under the official government resettlement schemes:
- UKRS: United Kingdom Resettlement Scheme
- ARAP: Afghan Relocation and Assistance Programme
- ACRS: Afghan Citizen Resettlement Scheme.
- Any other eligible UK government resettlement programme as appropriate, as a consequence of global events and humanitarian crises.
This support is likely to include but is not limited to:
- Making initial reception arrangements for new arrivals
- Providing ongoing casework support for new arrivals.
- Registering families with local services, such as health, education and benefits.
- Developing and delivering a support programme based on each individual’s needs for the first 12 months after their arrival.
- Ensuring translation services are available where required.
- Ongoing support for families after their first 12 months, so that they are able to integrate fully into their local community.
To provide furnishings, household items and fittings for homes provided under the Refugee Resettlement Programme
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Provision of furnishings, household items and fittings for homes provided under the Refugee Resettlement Programme
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ4 - Kent
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of furnishings, household items and fittings for homes provided under the Refugee Resettlement Programme
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-015800
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
CN250151
Lot No
1
Title
Provision of resettlement support to Beneficiaries of UK Resettlement Schemes
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
11 March 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
British Refugee Council
134-138 The Grove,
London
E15 1NS
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ4 - Kent
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £2,672,745
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
CN240151
Lot No
2
Title
Provision of furnishings, household items and fittings for homes provided under the Refugee Resettlement Programme
A contract/lot is awarded: No
five.1) Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Kent County Council
Maidstone
ME14 1XQ
Country
United Kingdom