How to win: Education, Employment and Skills Development for Asylum Seekers and Displaced People

About this contract

The Council invites quotations for the provision of Education, Employment and Skills Development for Asylum Seekers and Displaced People. The purpose of this procurement is to commission culturally appropriate, person-centred, and outcome-focused services that support asylum seekers and displaced people to rebuild their lives, improve wellbeing, increase independence, and integrate successfully into their local communities. Providers will work collaboratively and in partnership with statutory services, voluntary and community organisations, partners, and other stakeholders to deliver effective support that addresses the complex and often interconnected needs of asylum seekers and displaced people. You can find more information in the specification document in Appendix Part A The duration of the contract is for 12 months. By participating in this RFQ you are indicating your acceptance to be bound by the guidelines set out in this document.

How to win contracts like this

• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — London Borough of Croydon scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓Lead with evidenced capability and social value — for services work these usually outweigh price.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar services contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: it closes 30 September 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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