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PB2020-00266 Provision of Benefits Advice and Support Service

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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10 Feb 2022 at 13:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Darlington Borough Council, which has completed a direct award for the contract titled "PB2020-00266 Provision of Benefits Advice and Support Service". This contract falls under the benefit services category within the public services industry and is located in Darlington, England. The contract was awarded on 12th March 2021, with a total value of £120,000. The contract period runs from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2025, and the tender period concluded on 10th March 2021.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in providing advice and support services, particularly in the area of benefits. Companies capable of assisting residents with benefits advice and support would be well-positioned to compete in such contracts. Businesses interested in expanding their portfolio and enhancing their community impact should consider engaging with similar procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PB2020-00266 Provision of Benefits Advice and Support Service

Notice Description

Service to assist Darlington residents regarding benefits advise and support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e3542952-3135-42d1-b38a-0612fff98d05
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f788c60c-9ff4-4179-ba02-c54a6cf5824e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75310000 - Benefit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 6-12 months
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
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 5QT
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DARLINGTON CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU

Further Information

Notice Documents

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