Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Reading Borough Council
Civic Offices, Bridge Street
Reading
RG1 2LU
Contact
Clare Muir
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKJ11 - Berkshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/reading/aspx/Tenders/Current
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/Tenders/Current
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
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
Integration and Support Provision in Respect of the Government Resettlement Schemes 2022-2027
Reference number
RBC 00001334
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Reading Borough Council are completing an ITT exercise for the provision of Integration and Support Provision in Respect of the Government Resettlement Schemes 2022-2027. 1.4 Tenders are invited for the supply of Integration and Support Provision in Respect of the Government Resettlement Schemes 2022-2027 with the Reading borough; support required will include Pre-Arrival, Arrival Day and Post-Arrival services for individuals or families as identified through relevant UK Resettlement Schemes such as those for, but not exclusive to, Syrian vulnerable persons and Afghan citizens; and, support may also be required for other families and individuals should future government schemes be designed to respond to these under similar terms to the other resettlement schemes.The estimated value of the Contract is: £210,000 total value (£42,000 per annum). The contract duration is: 5 years, subject to satisfactory performance, continued funding being available and mutual agreement between the par
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £210,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ11 - Berkshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The specification sets out the requirements to be provided to deliver case support and integration of individuals and families, coming from regions of conflict and instability, who are relocating to Reading under the official Government refugee resettlement schemes. These schemes include the UK Resettlement Scheme (UKRS), Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (VCRS) and Afghan Relocation and Assistance Policy (ARAP). This may also include future government schemes that require case support and integration of individuals and families. Since 2016 Reading Borough Council has been supporting the Government’s Resettlement programmes: initially, by committing to offer homes and support to 3 families a year through the Syrian Vulnerable Persons Resettlement (renamed UK Resettlement Schemes, UKRS) and since September 2021 offering homes and support to families resettled through the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS).In line with its aim to safeguard and protect those who are vulnerable and provide homes for those in need, Reading Borough Council has renewed its commitment to support vulnerable refugees in need of protection. To date, the Council has resettled 10 families/55 individuals through the UK Resettlement Scheme and 15 families through the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme.Reading Borough Council has committed to continue receiving 2 to 3 families each year for 5 years. With this, the Council now seeks a service provider for a period of 5 years, to provide front line case work support and integration of families’ first 12 months of arrival, in line with the relevant Government’s Funding Instruction for Local Authorities.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £210,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
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
Open 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.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
19 August 2022
Local time
2:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
22 August 2022
Local time
9:00am
Place
Reading Borough Council via In-Tend portal
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Prior to expiry of this agreement subject to continued funding
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court of Justice of England and Wales
7 Rolls Buildings, Fetter Lane
London
EC4A 1NL
Telephone
+44 2079477156
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://courttribunalfinder.service.gov.uk/courts/rolls-building
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
The relevant deadlines depend on the specific nature of the remedies required and are defined in Regulations 93 & 94 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
The Cabinet Office
70 Whitehall
London
SW1A 2AS
Country
United Kingdom