Tender

PAN3191 - Social Welfare Advice Services

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

20 Dec 2024 at 10:03

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has initiated a tender process for the provision of social welfare advice services under the title "PAN3191 - Social Welfare Advice Services." This tender falls under the industry category "Other community, social and personal services" with CPV code 98000000. The tender is being conducted through an open procedure (above threshold) and is currently at the tender stage. The total contract value is estimated at £1,162,000. The tender is divided into two lots: Lot 1 for Tier 2 Generalist Advice and Lot 2 for Tier 2 Outreach Generalist Advice in Community Settings. The contract period for Lot 1 is three years, starting from 1 June 2025, and for Lot 2, it is two years, also starting from 1 June 2025. Submissions must be received by 12:00 noon on 31 January 2025 via the EastMidsTenders portal, and any queries must be directed through the ProContract portal.

This tender provides significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in social welfare services. Suitable businesses include those with expertise in providing generalist advice or outreach advice in community settings. By securing this contract, businesses can expand their service offerings and establish a stronger presence in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. Additionally, the structured lots allow for targeted service delivery, catering to specific community needs, thereby enhancing business credibility and creating pathways for further public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PAN3191 - Social Welfare Advice Services

Notice Description

Leicester City Council invites Tenders for the provision of social welfare advice services. The requirement is split into two Lots as follows: Lot 1 Tier 2 Generalist Advice Lot 2 Tier 2 Outreach Generalist Advice in Community Settings The proposed contract will be for three years for Lot 1 and two years for Lot 2 with no options to extend. Further information about the opportunity can be found in the tender documentation. Submissions must be received by 12:00 noon on 31 January 2025 at the very latest via the EastMidsTenders portal: https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html. Late submissions and those received by any other means will not be accepted. Any queries/questions regarding this opportunity must be received via the ProContract portal only. To assist potential Suppliers, the link, https://supplierhelp.due-north.com/ provides helpful user guides on using the ProContract portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d52451ba-f152-4b45-ad2a-44ae4a7b651d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0dece72-1f82-417c-a5cd-b8d130611dcf
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,162,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2028 3-4 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
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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