Scope
Description
Lancashire County Council is seeking proposals from qualified service providers to deliver refugee resettlement casework support. The Service will play a crucial role in assisting refugees under the following schemes:
• Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS)
• Afghan Relocation and Assistance Policy (ARAP)
• Afghan Resettlement Programme (ARP)
• United Kingdom Resettlement Scheme (UKRS)
• In addition, as required, to provide resettlement and integration support to other groups of migrants relocating to the UK. The length of support for these groups will vary depending on the specifications laid down by the grant-awarding body, usually the British Government.
The purpose of all schemes is to settle Refugees in a way that:
• Secures national security and public protection, and
• Has the wellbeing of the vulnerable persons and the welcoming communities at the centre of decision making, and
• Delivers value for money for the UK taxpayer.
The Service will assist resettled refugees to integrate into their new communities, access necessary services and achieve self-sufficiency.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2028
- 3 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Engagement
Engagement deadline
25 April 2025
Engagement process description
Lancashire County Council (LCC) is in the process of undertaking an exercise to commission a Refugee Integration Casework Service. As part of an options appraisal, we wish to engage with key stakeholders in relation to a proposed procurement of the services.
For the avoidance of doubt the proposals set out within the market engagement exercise are the potential options and are subject to change before the service is procured.
Following the market engagement, LCC may advertise the procurement of a Refugee Integration Casework Service within the next 12 months.
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Lancashire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBBJ-2179-TNXM
PO Box 100, County Hall
Preston
PR1 0LD
United Kingdom
Region: UKD45 - Mid Lancashire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government