Tender

Welfare Rights and Housing Advice Services - 2018/2020

CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL

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16 Nov 2017 at 14:07

Tender Notice
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01 Nov 2017 at 11:56

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Welfare Rights and Housing Advice Services - 2018/2020" is being conducted by Canterbury City Council, located in Canterbury, England. This procurement falls under the social work services category and is currently in the active tender stage, with the deadline for expressions of interest set for 13:00 on 15 December 2017. The chosen provider will deliver a range of welfare rights and housing advice services, aligned with the council's strategic objectives to meet local needs, with the contract period extending from 2 April 2018 to 31 March 2020. The process follows an open procurement method, allowing for broad participation and competition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for local businesses, particularly those offering social work services, welfare rights advice, and housing support. Businesses that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will be well-suited to compete, especially if they have experience in delivering community-focused services. By engaging in this procurement, bidders can not only enhance their service offerings but also contribute to improving the welfare and housing conditions for residents in the Canterbury area, fostering long-term business growth and visibility in the local market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Welfare Rights and Housing Advice Services - 2018/2020

Notice Description

Canterbury City Council wants to commission information and advice services with a particular focus on welfare rights and housing advice. Based on strong evidence of continuing local need, the provider will need to offer a range of welfare rights and housing advice services for local people. The council wants to encourage early intervention and targeting of services to meet those in most need. This will help to ensure effective coordination and information sharing on service capacity and delivery issues to avoid duplication and ensure effective referrals. The provider/s will ensure that the services offered fully align with and compliment the district wide services offered by Canterbury City Council, in particular through the Housing and Community Services Teams Additional information: Instructions to Suppliers: Expressions of interest will only be accepted via the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org). Note that in order to successfully submit your interest you will first need to register for an account on the portal. After registration is complete and you've received your login details you should return to the advert for the opportunity and express your interest. You will then receive an email giving you a link to the documentation provided and be able to access the tender documents. The tender documents are required to be completed and submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 13:00 on Friday 15 December 2017. Questions and Communication: Please direct all questions and communication through the Kent Business Portal via the message facility (once registered).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-24cb8c21-ef31-493a-b5c3-2fa2a8e59981
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9abc5e18-1eb7-40fa-a8fd-f5e7c6728237
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85310000 - Social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£321,456 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY
Postcode
CT1 1YW
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Northgate
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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