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Welfare Benefits Support - S & R/2024/369*

STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL

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01 Oct 2024 at 09:37

TenderUpdate

08 Aug 2024 at 10:33

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26 Jul 2024 at 15:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Welfare Benefits Support - S & R/2024/369*" was conducted by Stoke-on-Trent City Council, targeting the industry category of "Other community, social and personal services" (CPV: 98000000). The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract has been awarded to Disability Solutions West Midlands. The services encompass support for welfare benefits across various demographics. The main procurement category is services, and the project is located in the UK region of UKG. Significant dates include the contract signing on 27 September 2024, with the contract period starting on 1 October 2024 and running until 30 September 2027. Technical and price considerations were weighted for evaluation, with award criteria set at 40% for technical and 60% for price.

This tender offers substantial potential for business growth, especially for enterprises specialising in benefit services, social support, and community-oriented programmes. With a contract value of £294,000, it is an attractive opportunity for SMEs and other organisations aiming to expand their service portfolio within the public sector. Disability Solutions West Midlands, an SME, successfully secured the contract, highlighting that smaller enterprises are competitive in such tenders. Firms experienced in providing support for applications, appeals, and tribunals in welfare benefits are particularly well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. The open procurement method also ensures equal opportunity for all qualified bidders.

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Notice Title

Welfare Benefits Support - S & R/2024/369*

Notice Description

Welfare Benefits Support Service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04852f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031291-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

75310000 - Benefit services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£294,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Kirsty Fairbanks
Contact Email
kirsty.fairbanks@stoke.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1782231187

Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE-ON-TRENT
Postcode
ST4 1HH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Hartshill Park & Stoke
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DISABILITY SOLUTIONS WEST MIDLANDS

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