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The Provision of a Welfare Benefits, Information and Guidance

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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05 Mar 2025 at 15:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "The Provision of a Welfare Benefits, Information and Guidance," focused on value-added information services within the welfare sector. The service provides support, advice, and training to front-line advisers on various welfare benefits. The contract, encompassing a broad range of welfare services including those for the elderly, disabled, children, and young people, as well as various benefit services, will be delivered in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. The contract, valued at £428,000, was awarded to The Welfare Benefits Unit and spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2029. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 4th October 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in welfare consultation, benefits advice, and support services to partner with a major local authority. Organisations that provide professional development and frontline training to advisers will find considerable growth potential in this contract. The procurement is suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) aiming to expand their reach in the welfare services sector and establish strong ties with a reputable public sector client such as The North Yorkshire Council.

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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
ocds-b5fd17-a9b2dcae-0497-4577-9556-744b341a35b7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c985627d-1564-469c-a9d0-f4266301e3bc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

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
£428,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£428,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20251 years 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE WELFARE BENEFITS UNIT

Further Information

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