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Welfare Reforms, Disability and Benefit Advice service

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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10 Sep 2019 at 07:00

Award Notice
Award

09 Sep 2019 at 14:04

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

22 May 2019 at 09:24

Tender Notice
Tender

10 May 2019 at 11:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The latest procurement process initiated by Southampton City Council concerns the "Welfare Reforms, Disability and Benefit Advice service". This contract falls under the social work services without accommodation category, with a total value of £158,335. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 7th June 2019. The contract is set to commence from 1st September 2019 and will run until 31st March 2021, requiring service delivery within Southampton, specifically to postal code SO14 7FP.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in disability support services. Businesses that can provide comprehensive advice and assistance to individuals navigating complex disability benefit claims, particularly those able to deliver outreach and face-to-face services, would be well-positioned to compete. The successful delivery of around 3,000 advice interventions and tribunal support will enhance the capabilities of service providers and expand their outreach to vulnerable populations affected by welfare reforms.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Welfare Reforms, Disability and Benefit Advice service

Notice Description

This competitive procurement exercise is undertaken to source a supplier who can provide additional capacity of advice to disabled people and their families and carers who have been affected by welfare changes. The service requirement is for the delivery of an integrated and targeted service (to include face to face, outreach, telephone and home visits) to support claimaints with complex cases/claims for disability welfare benefits to: o Provide information on benefits and how to apply; o Support potential applicants in making claims; o Support applicants in challenging decisions; o Check and review entitlement (including income maximisation); Provision of tribunal support (in the region of 75 per year) targeting claimants appealing decisions on disability benefits. There is an expectation the provider will deliver in the region of 3000 advice interventions along with the tribunal support. There will also be a requirement for the provider to take on, via formal handover, any 'live' case work under the current Welfare Reforms, Disability Advice and Benefits.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d743132a-6d76-4a94-85f7-da681ac13f57
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb83363f-70fc-43b6-9160-6eef8cbed658
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£158,335 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£158,335 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jun 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jul 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2019 - 1 Mar 2021 1-2 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
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 7LY
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOUTHAMPTON ADVICE AND REPRESENTATION CENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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