Tender

Targeted and Open Access First Tier Welfare Rights Advice Service

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

03 Mar 2017 at 14:40

TenderAmendment

28 Feb 2017 at 11:44

Tender

28 Feb 2017 at 11:38

Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council is seeking to appoint a provider for the "Targeted and Open Access First Tier Welfare Rights Advice Service," a project valued at £1,075,000. This procurement is categorised under social and specific services as per Directive 2014/24/EU, targeting the provision of open access and targeted welfare rights support. The tender process is currently in the Planning stage, with a deadline for tender submissions set for 27 March 2017. The Provider Information Session, aimed at interested organisations, will be held on 6 March 2017 at the Sunderland City Council Committee room, Burdon Road, Sunderland.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSE) to expand their services in the region. By participating in this open procurement process, organisations specialising in guidance and welfare services can enhance their visibility and capacity to offer valuable support to the community, ultimately improving customer financial sustainability. The contract is divided into three lots, allowing businesses from various areas, including Sunderland West, North and East, and Washington and Coalfield, a chance to engage with the council's initiatives.

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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 6th March 2017 at 11.00 and will be held at the Sunderland City Council Committee room 5 Civic Centre Burdon Road Sunderland Tyne and Wear SR2 7DN. 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. Attendee Name Organisation E mail address Telephone number

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d34cf76f-70e6-4400-9718-56db01c3f5fb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/405af6d7-d9ac-4334-97ba-fac90a4ab4e3
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
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jul 2017 - 31 Mar 2022 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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