Award

Welfare Assistance Scheme Management and Transaction Services

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

31 Jan 2017 at 08:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Durham County Council is seeking to fulfil its Welfare Assistance Scheme through a tender titled "Welfare Assistance Scheme Management and Transaction Services." This procurement falls under the social work and related services category, with a contract value of £36,000. The tender process has concluded, and the award was made on 31 January 2017, with the contract set to commence on 1 April 2017 and end on 31 March 2021. The services are to be delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom, and the tender was characterised by a diverse procurement method.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to grow their businesses by delivering essential support services under the Welfare Assistance Scheme. Businesses specialising in social work, community services, and transaction management would be particularly well-suited to engage with this procurement process, offering their expertise in fulfilling the needs of vulnerable populations in the region.

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Notice Title

Welfare Assistance Scheme Management and Transaction Services

Notice Description

To provide the fulfilment of the Council's Welfare Assistance Scheme for awards made under the Daily Living Expenses for food basket delivery and pre-payment vouchers for gas and electric. They will also provide the fulfilment for Settlement Grant awards, not supplied by the other partners.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dbdf540f-351c-4f13-bf5c-69b13a74eefa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eda32f93-7356-4ac9-accc-f150336e8bf5
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
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20179 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2021 4-5 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
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ian Porter
Contact Email
ian.porter@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH6 5UL
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FAMILY FUND BUSINESS SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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