Tender

First Tier Level: Welfare Rights & Financial Wellbeing Advice

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Feb 2025 at 11:04

Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council has issued an open tender titled "First Tier Level: Welfare Rights & Financial Wellbeing Advice" under the social work and related services category (CPV code 85300000). This procurement process, currently active, involves a framework for a locality-based welfare rights advice service, divided into six Lots covering various Sunderland localities, including a citywide telephony and digital offer. The total estimated value is GBP 1,200,000. The tender was published on 18 February 2025, with the tender period ending on 19 March 2025, and contracts set to begin on 1 May 2025 and conclude on 30 April 2029. The procurement method used is an open procedure above the threshold, making this an inclusive opportunity for a wide range of suppliers.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in welfare rights and financial wellbeing advice to secure long-term contracts with a reputable public authority. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. Winning bidders will have the chance to become the sole providers for their respective localities, fostering potential growth and stability over the contract's duration. The structured framework and clear lot divisions offer targeted opportunities for different business sizes and specialisations to meet specific community needs in Sunderland.

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Notice Title

First Tier Level: Welfare Rights & Financial Wellbeing Advice

Notice Description

Framework for a Locality Based Welfare Rights Advice Service Framework. The framework will consist of 6 Lots. Lots 1 - 5 are locality based, and Lot 6 will provide a City-Wide Telephony and digital offer. Lot 1: Sunderland West Lot 2: Sunderland North Lot 3: Sunderland East Lot 4: Washington Lot 5: Coalfield Lot 6: City Wide Telephony and digital offer The winning bidder for each of the above Lots will be appointed as the sole provider on the Locality Based Welfare Rights Advice Service Framework. An initial call off contract for each of the 6 Lots is intended to be awarded for a period of 2 (two) years. *Please ensure you read the Contract Details and instructions in full for the evaluation and award criteria

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-39fc97ea-6f12-4fbd-a129-1398c5386c0e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f35241a2-4aa9-415f-a097-d8a229537924
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3AD
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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