Award

Benefits Advice and Support Service

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

10 Mar 2025 at 14:04

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has awarded a contract for the "Benefits Advice and Support Service" under the CPV classification of Administration services and supporting services for the government. The procurement process, which utilised a limited procurement method through competitive quotation below threshold, has concluded with the awarding stage. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2025 and will extend until 31st March 2029. Located in the North East of the United Kingdom, this service aims to provide benefits advice and support, with key stakeholders including Citizens Advice Darlington, Redcar, and Cleveland.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to provide essential public services that support welfare and administration. Given the sector focus and procurement method, businesses specialising in public service delivery, particularly administrative and advisory roles, would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. The awarded contract valued at £132,000 demonstrates the scope for substantial growth and engagement within the local community in Darlington and surrounding areas.

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Notice Title

Benefits Advice and Support Service

Notice Description

Benefits advice and support services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a45751d9-e50c-494f-b541-7d5128260c7b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e2be5f7-42ef-4da2-802f-c1086c157adf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75100000 - Administration services

75110000 - General public services

75120000 - Administrative services of agencies

75130000 - Supporting services for the government

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£132,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£132,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 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
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jackie Elliott
Contact Email
jackie.elliott@darlington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01325 405496

Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 5QT
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CITIZENS ADVICE DARLINGTON, REDCAR AND CLEVELAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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