Scope
Reference
BBC HO 04100
Description
Bedford Borough Council requires the delivery and co-ordination of the following:
All casework support for all individuals and families who have either already arrived, or are due to arrive, in Bedford Borough under various refugee resettlement schemes. The schemes include but are not limited to; UK Resettlement Scheme (UKRS), Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP), Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS) and the Afghan Resettlement Programme (ARP).
The commitment includes, amongst other details outlined below, assisting with all matters relating to the resettlement of families: housing, health, education, language (ESOL), immigration status, employment, benefits, and integration within the local community.
Total value (estimated)
- £500,000 excluding VAT
- £600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2028
- Possible extension to 30 April 2029
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
One period of up to 12 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
Submission
Enquiry deadline
30 January 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
6 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Submit via Intend: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/ProjectManage/4100
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
6 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Simple description | 100% quality as detailed in ITT |
Price |
Weighting description
100% quality as detailed in ITT
Other information
Payment terms
BACS
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/Home
Search "Refugee Resettlement Services and ESOL Programme"
Contracting authority
Bedford Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLCV-4616-VTHL
Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street
Bedford
MK42 9AP
United Kingdom
Region: UKH24 - Bedford
Organisation type: Public authority - central government