Tender

The Provision of a Welfare Benefits, Information and Guidance

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

04 Sep 2024 at 12:37

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council is inviting tenders for the provision of welfare benefits information and guidance services. This open procedure will offer services covering welfare advice and training to front-line advisers in areas such as benefits for the elderly, disabled, children, and young people, among others. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions being accepted until 4th October 2024. The contracts, estimated at £535,500, will begin on 1st April 2025 and run until 31st March 2030, covering the Yorkshire and the Humber region in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents numerous growth opportunities for businesses specialising in welfare benefits advisory services, particularly those experienced in providing support to various demographics such as the elderly, disabled, and young people. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly encouraged to apply, given the Council's express inclusion of these groups in the suitability criteria. Such firms can leverage this long-term contract to establish or expand their presence in the public sector, enhancing service delivery and potentially gaining further opportunities for future public contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of a Welfare Benefits, Information and Guidance

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of advice and information on a broad range of subjects pertaining to Welfare Benefits Advice. This service provides support, advice, and training to front line advisers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb553879-38f4-4a83-b093-9fced9855304
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

64216210 - Value-added information services

75310000 - Benefit services

75311000 - Sickness benefits

75312000 - Maternity benefits

75313000 - Disability benefits

75313100 - Temporary disablement benefits

75314000 - Unemployment compensation benefits

85311100 - Welfare services for the elderly

85311200 - Welfare services for the handicapped

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£535,500 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 Over 5 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
THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@northyorks.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1609533450

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHALLERTON
Postcode
DL7 8AD
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Romanby
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

Further Information

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