Planning

SOL Afghan Resettlement Programme

  • Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council

UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-079118

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-05ed6c

Published 2 December 2025, 5:33pm



Scope

Reference

SOL30169

Description

Tailored support for Afghan arrivals under the ARP scheme, focusing on resettlement and access to essential services. This includes help with housing, health, education, employment, and community integration, tailored to the specific needs of Afghan families and individuals.

Total value (estimated)

  • £450,000 excluding VAT
  • £540,000 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029
  • 3 years

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

Contract locations

  • UKG32 - Solihull

Engagement

Engagement deadline

19 December 2025

Engagement process description

Solihull Council is undertaking this exercise to gauge the level of market interest in delivering resettlement support services for Afghan arrivals. It is also intended to understand delivery capacity and explore potential innovations from interested providers.


Participation

Particular suitability

  • Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
  • Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Submission

Publication date of tender notice (estimated)

1 March 2026


Procedure

Special regime

Light touch


Contracting authority

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGWC-7578-LYDG

The Council House, Manor Square

Solihull

B91 3QB

United Kingdom

Region: UKG32 - Solihull

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government