Social work and related services

Tender description

Devon County Council are currently reviewing their options regarding how to tender for a service(s) regarding resettlement in Devon of refugee families from the Middle East and North Africa under the UK government's Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme and Vulnerable Children's Resettlement Scheme. Devon County Council wish to invite organisations to an event to be held in Exeter on 4th December from 9:30 — 12:30 pm to explore potential options. The Commissioners are interested in hearing potential Provider's questions and views which may influence the final Invitation to Tender. It will also give you an opportunity to ask questions of the Commissioners of this service. To book your place at this event please email the following address with your name and organisation jenny.rayner@devon.gcsx.gov.uk. Devon County Council is coordinating the resettlement in Devon of refugee families from the Middle East and North Africa under the UK government's Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme and Vulnerable Children's Resettlement Scheme. In 2018 the Council intends to let contracts for various strands of support to enable resettled families to adapt to life in the UK and lead independent and productive lives. This support will include: initial reception and integration casework support, English language provision for adults (ESOL), translation and interpreting, advice on access to services and entitlements, assessment and support for employability, development of self-reliance and social capital and other support to meet needs identified over time.