Asylum support - non-food items

Wokingham Borough Council
South East
5 May 2026 to 4 May 2027

Collecting, sorting and distributing adult clothing packs and essential toiletries, with children's clothing supplied if needed. Each new arrival receives a winter coat; toiletries include safety razors and hair products suitable for diverse hair types. Other essential non-food items may be provided case by case.

Awarded value: £10k; As published
Published: 17 April 2026
Awarded: 17 April 2026; Cowshed
Contract length: 12 months; Ends 4 May 2027

What the contract covers

Collection, preparation and distribution of essential clothing and toiletries for asylum seekers in Home Office accommodation.

The collection, sorting and distribution of non-food items to asylum seekers residing in Home Office accommodation in Wokingham borough
Adult (and if required children) clothing packs, including a winter coat for each new arrival
Essential toiletries pack including shaving equipment (safety razors) and hair products for diverse hair types
Discretion to supply other essential items on a case-by-case basis

Terms and requirements

Initial term: 12 months
Extensions: 12 months
Longest it can run: 24 months
Contract dates: 5 May 2026 to 4 May 2027
Certifications asked for: None stated
Suitable for SMEs: Not stated
CPV codes: 98000000

Services in this contract

Household goods and support packs for residents in needMain service£250k typicalClothing and toiletries packs distributed to asylum seekers in Home Office accommodation

Lifecycle

Published
17 April 2026
Contract awardedto Cowshed
17 April 2026
Contract starts
5 May 2026
Contract ends
4 May 2027

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Wokingham Borough Council

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Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/3879335/asylum-support-non-food-items
Buyer reference: DN813375
Last checked: 5 November 2026

Wokingham Borough Council. Asylum support - non-food items. Contract award, 17 April 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/3879335/asylum-support-non-food-items (accessed 5 November 2026).