Estimated Value
Up to £293,144
Deadline
1 December 2025
Published
16 April 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
CONTRACT AWARDED Buckinghamshire Council has awarded a contract to an experienced supplier to deliver its Asylum support service. The service is divided into 2 geographical areas referred to as Lots, namely Lot 1 (North Buckinghamshire) and Lot 2 (South Buckinghamshire).
Suppliers may bid for one or both Lots. Using Asylum Dispersal grant funding from the Home Office, this new service aims to reduce the impact on council services through the provision of support to asylum seekers and refugees covering: • Information and advice • Language support • Volunteering opportunities • Wellbeing activities • Signposting and supporting with access to key services • Establishing drop-in centres in key locations to provide advice and practical support The services start date is 1st April 2026.
The contract term will be for two years. The 2 year initial term ends 31 March 2028.
Lots (2)
- Lot 1There is a budget cap of £30,000 for each year of the contract period including the extension periods
- Lot 2There is a budget cap of £45,000 for each year of the contract period including the extension periods
Additional details
The Council may at its discretion extend the contract for two further extensions of 12 months each, subject to funding. (£120,000 budget for the full contract term including extensions). (£180,000 budget for the full contract term including extensions).
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Award Details
Skillsum LTD
£293,144
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Buckinghamshire CouncilKey Dates
Published
16 April 2026
Submission deadline
1 December 2025
Notice type
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Source
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