National Refugee Settlement Support Services 2022-28

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RFx ID :	25304028
Tender Name :	National Refugee Settlement Support Services 2022-28
Reference # :	PRO-219
Open Date :	Monday, 17 January 2022 12:00 PM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+13:00)
Close Date  :	Monday, 21 February 2022 10:00 AM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+13:00)
Tender Type :	Request for Proposals (RFP)
Tender Coverage :	Sole Agency  [?]
Categories :	80000000 - Management and Business Professionals and Administrative Services 83000000 - Public Utilities and Public Sector Related Services 85000000 - Healthcare Services 86000000 - Education and Training Services 91000000 - Personal and Domestic Services 92000000 - National Defense and Public Order and Security and Safety Services 93000000 - Politics and Civic Affairs Services 94000000 - Organizations and Clubs
Regions:	Auckland Canterbury Manawatu-Wanganui Marlborough Nelson Otago Southland Waikato Wellington
Exemption Reason :	None
Required Pre-qualifications :	None
Contact :	MBIE Internal Procurement InternalProcurement@mbie.govt.nz
Alternate Physical Delivery Address  :
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Agency Address :	NEW ZEALAND

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (the Ministry) is the lead agency for the operational coordination of refugee-specific services and for leading the implementation of the whole-of-government New Zealand Refugee Resettlement Strategy 2012 (the Strategy). This is a whole-of-government approach to delivering improved former refugee resettlement outcomes so that former refugees achieve self-sufficiency, social integration and independence.

Currently, the Ministry (through Immigration NZ) is responsible for managing the immigration policies that provide settlement for an annual quota of 1,500 refugees referred by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and subsequently selected by New Zealand for resettlement. The quota arrives in seven intakes of approximately 215 refugees, each financial year. Each intake participates in a five-week reception programme at the Mangere Refugee Resettlement Centre (MRRC) before transitioning into the community.

There are currently thirteen refugee settlement locations where the delivery of refugee settlement support services are contracted until 30 June 2022. Current services have a strong focus on addressing refugees’ early settlement needs, encouraging independence and linking refugees to mainstream services. This includes practical support for daily living and a community orientation programme in preparation for independent living within New Zealand communities.

As a consequence of the combined contract expiry date of 31 June 2022 for all current settlement locations, the Ministry is seeking to purchase settlement support services in 13 settlement locations for former refugees arriving via the Refugee Quota Programme from 1 July 2022 to at least 30 June 2028.

Please subscribe to this notice to download the Request for Proposal (RFP) documentation.

We are holding a supplier briefing session on the 26th January 2022. This will be held online, please refer to the RFP for further information.

This tender has been awarded.

• Ashburton Safer Community Council Trust - 44, Cass Street, Ashburton, Canterbury, 7700, NEW ZEALAND
• Kāhui Tū Kaha Limited - 650, Great South Rd, Ellerslie, Auckland, Auckland, 1051, NEW ZEALAND
• NZ Red Cross - 69, Molesworth St, Wellington, 6144, NEW ZEALAND
• Presbyterian Support South Canterbury - 12, Park Lane, Timaru, South Canterbury, 7910, NEW ZEALAND
• Purapura Whetu Trust - 166, St Asaph Street, CBD, CHRISTCHURCH, CANTERBURY, 8011, NEW ZEALAND

Further Award Information:
Following an open tender process, The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) of 15 Stout Street, is pleased to confirm the appointment of six organisations to provide refugee settlement support services in thirteen locations from July 2022.

These organisations, locations and contract values are outlined below:
• New Zealand Red Cross (of 69 Molesworth Street, Thorndon, Wellington): Palmerston North, Levin, Masterton, Wellington, Nelson, Blenheim, Dunedin, Invercargill - the total contract value is approx. $22,300,000 for the initial term.
• Safer Mid Canterbury (44 Cass Street, Ashburton): Ashburton – the total contract value is approx. $2,400,000 for the initial term.
• Kāhui Tū Kaha (650 Great South Road, Ellerslie, Auckland): Auckland - the total contract value is approx. $3,600,000 for the initial term.
• Hamilton Multicultural Services Trust (46G Boundary Road, Claudelands, Hamilton): Hamilton - the total contract value is approx. $2,600,000 for the initial term.
• Purapura Whetu (166 St Asaph St, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch): Christchurch - the total contract value is approx. $3,600,000 for the initial term.
• Presbyterian Support South Canterbury (12 Park Lane, Timaru): Timaru – the total contract value is approx. $2,600,000 for the initial term.

Each of the contracts were signed in May or June 2022 for an initial term of six years, with a three year right of renewal. Each contract has a 3% annual price increase.

Award Date: Thursday, 9 June 2022 (Pacific/Auckland UTC+12:00)
Date RFx was completed/updated: Wednesday, 15 June 2022 2:25 PM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+12:00)