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Published 21 Jan 2026, 13:36 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

NKDC Resettlement Services · UK public procurement notice

Official notice

Authority: North Kesteven District Council (Local council)·On behalf of: Lincolnshire County Council

ServicesOpen procedureAbove thresholdSME suitableVCSE suitable
Final published estimate£1,200,000initial estimate £2,000,000 · 1 value update
Submissions closed 23 Feb 2026
Contract term 2 yrsends 31 Mar 2028 · up to 31 Mar 2029 with extensions · starts 1 Apr 2026

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Lincolnshire is a rural county that has welcomed many displaced individuals and families. In response to global events, we have supported those seeking safety and a new beginning. It is essential that we provide flexible, culturally aware services delivered by providers who understand the refugee journey and are committed to supporting their integration into Lincolnshire life.

The aim of this contract is to ensure that every refugee has access to the necessary advice, information, and support, and feels welcomed in Lincolnshire, regardless of visa status or language. Integration into the community and access to mainstream services such as healthcare, education, employment, and benefits are key priorities. Beneficiaries of the Lincolnshire Resettlement Partnership (LRP) will have received Home Office support to leave their home country. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals and families arriving through the following schemes:

  • Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS)
  • Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP)
  • Afghan Resettlement Programme (ARP)
  • UK Resettlement Scheme (UKRS)
  • Syrian Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme (VPRS) Most individuals are granted legal leave to remain in the UK.

We have responded to the ever-changing world events by welcoming people who must leave their homes, families, friends and Country to find a safer place for them and their children. It is therefore important that we provide a flexible, informed and culturally aware services. We would like to work with a service that has a passion and understanding of the journey refugees take to find safety and security and create a new fulfilled life in Lincolnshire. It is vital that they feel integrated into their community and know how to access mainstream services such as health, education, employment, and benefits.

  • Not divided into lots: Commercial consideration to lotting was applied and it was deemed that the use of lotting would not add any value under the proposed service demands.

CPV: Other community, social and personal services

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1Renewal 2 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£1,200,000
Contract period: 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 31 Mar 2029 with extensionsValue: £1,200,000 exc. VAT · £1,440,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: East MidlandsEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: One 12 Month Extension

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored
Quality: 70%Price: 30%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Price
  • Quality
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 30 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 3 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA, CPTPP)
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
21 Jan 2026, 13:36 GMT
Last source update
30 Jan 2026, 11:52 GMT
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 10 Mar 2026
Authority reference
PL24.147
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-005301
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Other community, social and personal services
Delivery area
East Midlands (UKF3)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-060b1a Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: ProContract (Due North) · Who buys & how to bid on ProContract
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free · short registration with manual review; public opportunity list
Submission deadline
23 Feb 2026, 12:00 GMT
Clarification deadline
13 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMT
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

East Midlands Tender Portal / Proactis / ProContract

procontract.due-north.com/Home/About ↗

Timeline

21 Jan 2026 → 1 Apr 2026 · 6 dates
  1. Tender notice published278 days ago
    21 Jan 2026, 13:36 GMT
  2. Latest notice published269 days ago
    30 Jan 2026, 11:52 GMT
  3. Clarification questions by255 days ago
    13 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMT
  4. Submission deadline245 days ago
    23 Feb 2026, 12:00 GMT
  5. Award decision expected by230 days ago
    10 Mar 2026, 23:59 GMT
  6. Contract starts209 days ago
    1 Apr 2026, 00:00 BST

Notice history

3 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 21 Jan 2026
  1. Tender notice published
    21 Jan 2026, 13:36 GMT
    UK4
  2. Tender notice published
    30 Jan 2026, 11:52 GMT
    UK4
  3. Published value updated to £1,200,000
    30 Jan 2026, 11:52 GMT
    was £2,000,000
Published amendments (1)

Estimated Values updated to reflect correct contract duration

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

2 public bodies on the notice

North Kesteven District Council

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PVLX-1235-HGVM Council Offices Kesteven Street, Sleaford, East Midlands, NG34 7EFContact name, email

Other public bodies

  • Lincolnshire County CouncilProcess contact pointProcuring entityUndertaking the procurement on behalf of NKDCGB-PPON: PGRB-3736-CHZN Lincoln, East MidlandsContact email

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender