Scope
Reference
DN775478
Description
The overall aim of this commission is to co-ordinate the support being offered by members of the community in B&NES to various cohorts of refugees. Since the government Homes For Ukraine sponsorship scheme opened in the Spring 2022, more than 380 Ukrainian guests have arrived and been accommodated in host homes in the B&NES area. As well as hosts offering accommodation, other B&NES residents have also stepped forward as they wish to help and support in different ways. As well as arrivals from Ukraine, there are also arrivals under the Afghan and UK Resettlement Schemes who may also benefit from some volunteer support. The council is looking for a provider to co-ordinate and support volunteers who wish to help, and ensure that the help they are offering is appropriate and accessible. It will also be important to ensure that the volunteer offer complements the core services being provided to refugees and displaced communities by the council's Resettlement Team, other council teams and other organisations.
Following a previous failed procurement, the contract has been awarded to the second placed bidder from the previous tender process.
Contract 1. Coordination of Volunteers to Support Refugees
Supplier
Contract value
- £262,000 excluding VAT
- £262,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
22 May 2025
Contract dates
- 1 June 2025 to 31 May 2027
- Possible extension to 31 May 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
By mutual agreement this contract can be extended for further 2x 12 months.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 98392000 - Relocation services
Contract locations
- UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - unknown
Special regime
Light touch
Supplier
Bath Welcomes Refugees
The Island House
Midsomer Norton, Radstock
BA3 2DZ
United Kingdom
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Contract 1. Coordination of Volunteers to Support Refugees
Contracting authority
Bath & North East Somerset Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLVH-3287-JWJV
The Guildhall
Bath
BA1 5AW
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@bathnes.gov.uk
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government