Our Communities Specialist 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 two lots being awarded under Our Communities Specialist Support Tender:

Lot 2 - Raising Standards - Private Rented Sector

Lot 3 - Tenancy Sustainment

This Procurement was conducted in accordance with the Act using the Open Procedure (Section 20 (2(a)).

The initial term will be for 3 (three) years, with the option for 3(three) 1(one) year extensions. The total contract term will not exceed 6(six) years (3 + 1 + 1 + 1)