CWC25143 - Our Communities Support Services

There has been a significant increase in the expectation from Central Government on all local authorities including Wolverhampton to assist Secretary of State to exercise powers under sections 98 and 95 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999; to provide accommodation for those seeking Asylum in the UK.

Additionally, there has been increasing demand to offer holistic and needs led assistance to those arriving at the UK via safe and legal routes which includes the provision of needs led housing to mitigate rooflessness, and safeguard households from destitution.

To make certain we can promote fair and equal access to services, meet the needs of arriving households, and meet the mandatory requirements ` Central Government the council does employ an internal Migration Team. The team support strategic, and operational coordination, whilst responding to unplanned pressures of migration.

There are four available lots under Our Communities Specialist Support Tender:
Lot 1 – Specialist Advice & Support Service
Lot 2 – Raising Standards – Private Rented Sector
Lot 3 – Tenancy Sustainment
Lot 4 – Resettlement

This Procurement is being conducted in accordance with the Act using the Open Procedure (Section 20 (2(a)). This document describes how the Procurement will be conducted, including details of the associated Procurement timetable, award criteria and how to respond to this opportunity. Suppliers are strongly encouraged to read this document before preparing their submission.

The initial term will be for 3 (three) years, with the option for 3(three) 1(one) year extensions. The contract will be based on minimum acceptable performance (map) being met by the tenderer as identified via key performance indicators. The total contract term will not exceed 6(six) years (3 + 1 + 1 + 1).

The Contract is intending to commence on 1st April 2026 or as otherwise agreed between the parties.

The deadline for responding to this ITT is 12:00pm Friday 19th December 2025. See ‘Procurement timetable’ and ‘How to respond to this opportunity’.