Official UK procurement notice
NKDC Resettlement Services · UK public procurement notice
Authority: North Kesteven District Council (Local council)·On behalf of: Lincolnshire County Council
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionLincolnshire 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 publishedLot #1RenewalPublished value£1,200,000
What it takes to wini
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 morei
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).
Published award criteria (2)
- Price
- Quality
- 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)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-060b1aFind a Tender
How it was run
Official notice- 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
East Midlands Tender Portal / Proactis / ProContract
Timeline
21 Jan 2026 → 1 Apr 2026 · 6 dates- Tender notice published278 days ago21 Jan 2026, 13:36 GMT
- Latest notice published269 days ago30 Jan 2026, 11:52 GMT
- Clarification questions by255 days ago13 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Submission deadline245 days ago23 Feb 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Award decision expected by230 days ago10 Mar 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Contract starts209 days ago1 Apr 2026, 00:00 BST
Notice history
3 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 21 Jan 2026- Tender notice published21 Jan 2026, 13:36 GMTUK4
- Tender notice published30 Jan 2026, 11:52 GMTUK4
- Published value updated to £1,200,00030 Jan 2026, 11:52 GMTwas £2,000,000
Published amendments (1)
Estimated Values updated to reflect correct contract duration
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
2 public bodies on the noticeOther public bodies
- Lincolnshire County CouncilProcess contact pointProcuring entityUndertaking the procurement on behalf of NKDC
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender