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WCC - Specialist Benefits Advice within Warwickshire - AWARD

COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE

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11 Jul 2018 at 12:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved the Coventry - Solihull - Warwickshire council, which awarded a contract for the provision of Specialist Benefits Advice services, catering specifically to the needs of Warwickshire citizens facing social security challenges. The tender was officially awarded to Bedworth Rugby and Nuneaton Citizens Advice Bureau on 14th December 2017, with the contract period commencing on 1st April 2018 and concluding on 30th June 2020. The procurement falls under the category of 'Other community, social and personal services' with a total contract value of £229,500. The tender's actions took place in the West Midlands, England, within an already established framework of support services.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses geared towards community support services, particularly those offering advice and advocacy in the social security realm. Companies with expertise in providing flexible and accessible advice, representation in tribunal processes, and those who can collaborate effectively with other providers will find this project well-suited for their capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the emphasis on creating a cost-effective delivery model while meeting community needs.

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Notice Title

WCC - Specialist Benefits Advice within Warwickshire - AWARD

Notice Description

WCC is looking for a Provider (or group of Providers through a Lead Provider) to deliver a Specialist Benefits Advice Service through a single contract. If the Service is delivered by more than one Provider, the Providers will work together to minimise duplication and ensure a cost effective delivery model. The Service will deliver within Warwickshire a high quality, flexible, and accessible range of advice, support, and representation to and in support of Warwickshire citizens facing challenges in relation to their: - To advise and support all referred customers in taking up and maximising their social security benefit entitlement - To deliver effective advice, advocacy and representation during the social security benefit appeal tribunal process - To highlight to WCC the potential negative impacts of changes to the social security benefits system on particular customer groups

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c4774a64-eacf-4d66-a00d-ef2aa90718b5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6ee44d4-6ac4-4c90-9e22-2c71290a4fec
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

98133100 - Civic betterment and community facility support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£229,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Dec 20178 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 30 Jun 2020 2-3 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
COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE
Contact Name
Heather Boyd
Contact Email
heatherboyd@warwickshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01926 412430

Buyer Location

Locality
WARWICKSHIRE
Postcode
CV34 4RL
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Warwick Saltisford
Westminster Constituency
Warwick and Leamington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEDWORTH RUGBY AND NUNEATON CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU

Further Information

Notice Documents

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