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FEW1452 - Provision of welfare advice services - generalist advice (Tier 1 and 2)

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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14 Mar 2025 at 11:28

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of welfare advice services - generalist advice (Tier 1 and 2) under the title "FEW1452 - Provision of Welfare Advice Services - generalist advice (Tier 1 and 2)." The contract, valued at £318,848, covers financial and insurance services within the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The direct award was given to Citizens Advice Leicestershire. Key dates include the contract period from 1st April 2024 to 2nd April 2025, with the award notice published on 14th March 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial and insurance services, particularly those well-versed in providing welfare and generalist advice. The contract could benefit SMEs as Leicester City Council encourages their participation. Businesses equipped to deliver outreach services and manage a referral gateway would be particularly well-suited for similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

FEW1452 - Provision of welfare advice services - generalist advice (Tier 1 and 2)

Notice Description

Provision of Welfare Advice Services - generalist advice (Tier 1 and 2) including;- - The facilitation of a common assessment and referral gateway - The provision of advice at outreach locations

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-32153c9a-4e23-44dc-9c0b-4a63d5ddce1e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01b61bd5-05fc-499f-8955-9aa9262838c8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£318,848 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£318,848 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Martin Grogan
Contact Email
martin.grogan@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1164545013

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CITIZENS ADVICE LEICESTERSHIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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