SOL Homes for Ukraine (Ukrainian Host & Guest Support) 2026

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    "description": "The Council is looking to commission a service to support individuals and families displaced by the conflict in Ukraine through the Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme.\nSolihull Council delivers the Homes for Ukraine (HfU) scheme locally, ensuring that both Ukrainian guests and their UK sponsors receive appropriate advice, support, and access to services. The service has two main functions:\n• Sponsor Support: To ensure host households are equipped and supported to sustain sponsorship arrangements.\n• Guest Support: To help Ukrainian arrivals settle into life in Solihull, access services, and receive tailored assistance where needed.\nThis tender opportunity falls under The Procurement Act 2023\nEstimated contract value including extension options £1,008,000.\nContract duration: 3 years with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years.\nRelevant CPV codes:\n85300000 Social work and related services\n85312000 Social work services without accommodation\n98000000 Other community, social and personal services\nSelection includes a minimum turnover threshold and acceptance of a fixed payment rate per individual, and evaluation will be against Quality, as per the associated tender documents.\nThe procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at \nhttps://solihull.my.site.com/s/ \nAdditional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address \nTenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via \nhttps://solihull.my.site.com/s/ \nTenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address",
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