Award

Targeted and Open Access First Tier Welfare Rights Advice Service

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

05 Jun 2017 at 10:09

Award

05 Jun 2017 at 09:28

TenderAmendment

05 Jun 2017 at 09:22

Tender

27 Mar 2017 at 08:00

Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council is seeking proposals for the "Targeted and Open Access First Tier Welfare Rights Advice Service" under the social and specific services category, specifically focusing on health and social services. This open procurement process, conducted via an open procedure, aims to appoint a provider for three distinct Lot areas: Sunderland West, Sunderland North and East, and Washington and Coalfield. The tender period has ended on 25 April 2017, while the contract will commence on 3 July 2017 and is valued at £1,075,000, lasting until 31 March 2022. A Provider Information Session was held on 3 April 2017 in Sunderland to assist potential providers in understanding the tender process.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) to expand their services in the North East of England. Businesses with expertise in welfare rights, financial advice, and related support services will be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this contract can enhance operational capabilities and contribute to bolstering community welfare, thereby driving sustainable growth within the sector.

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Notice Title

Targeted and Open Access First Tier Welfare Rights Advice Service

Notice Description

Service under social and specific services in accordance with Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council Article 74. Health, social and other related services. Sunderland City Council have a tender opportunity to appoint a provider to deliver the requirements of a First Tier Welfare Rights Advice Service to deliver open access and targeted welfare rights support to improve customer financial sustainability and resilience. The contract is split into 3 Lots as follows Lot 1 Sunderland West Lot 2 Sunderland North and East Lot 3 Washington and Coalfield To support providers in the tender process, a Provider Information Session has been organised to give an overview of the Procurement Process specific to this Tender. The session will take place on Monday 03rd April 2017 at 11:00 and will be held at: Bede Tower Room 1 Burdon Road Sunderland Tyne and Wear SR2 7EA Please note if arriving by satellite navigation please use the postcode SR2 7DZ Organisations interested in attending this session should register their interest by contacting Alison Aisbitt on Alison.aisbitt@sunderland.gov.uk and provide the following details for each attendee.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-49e1f1f3-9779-433d-b0be-2949c7a2a650
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ab3a6a7-c8fb-48ed-bbf3-cf2ad4e220aa
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312310 - Guidance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,075,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,075,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Apr 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20178 years ago
Contract Period
2 Jul 2017 - 2 Jul 2022 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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
SR2 7DN
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
Southwick
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

CITIZEN ADVICE SUNDERLAND

PALLION ACTION GROUP

SHINEY ADVICE & RESOURCE PROJECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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