Request To Participate (RTP) in a Flexible Contracting Agreement for the provision of Refugee Integration Support Services Flexible Contracting Agreement (FCA)

Tender description

The Council wishes to establish a framework agreement for resettlement and integration support services for refugees and guests who are living in Birmingham as part of the official Government Schemes and who are entitled to local authority support. The services will be split into two projects with 5 lots in total as follows:• P0915A Lot 1: Tenancy and Family Support (follow on service) • P0915A Lot 2: Refugee Participation and Engagement • P0915A Lot 3: Employability Service• P0915A Lot 4: Wellbeing and Mental Health • P0915B Lot 5: Support, Orientation and Accommodation Lot P0915A Lot 1: Tenancy and Family Support (follow on service) To help refugees and sanctuary seekers with maintaining their tenancies, including personal budgeting and providing support with family welfare issues. Lot P0915A Lot 2: Refugee Participation and Engagement To link refugees and sanctuary seekers to local support to prevent social isolation, according to their interests and hobbies, as well as to encourage links with local support and communities. Lot P0915A Lot 3: Employability Service To assist refugees and sanctuary seekers in becoming work ready, obtaining employment, creating career pathways, providing training opportunities and supporting with recruitment and selection processes. Lot P0915A Lot 4: Wellbeing and Mental Health To raise awareness regarding mental health issues amongst refugees and sanctuary seekers and help them access relevant services. Lot P0915B Lot 5: Support, Orientation and Accommodation To facilitate the initial settlement period for new refugees and sanctuary seekers in Birmingham including delivery of information, advice & guidance (this is a separate project due to a later closing date).