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Swift - Professional Advice & Casework

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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15 May 2025 at 10:11

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council has completed a procurement process titled "Swift - Professional Advice & Casework" within the services industry category. This initiative is centred in North Yorkshire and focuses on delivering professional information, advice, and guidance to migrant populations, covering key areas such as immigration and housing. The procurement was conducted through a direct method under the 'lightTouch' regime, classified as "Below threshold - without competition." The contract was awarded on 15th May 2025 and is active, spanning from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028, with a total contract value of £224,725 GBP. The project has reached the award stage and involves the North Yorkshire Citizens Advice and Law Centre (NYCALC) as the supplier.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for organisations specialising in community services and legal counsel. Businesses in the social and legal advice sector, particularly those equipped to offer services related to immigration, debt, and housing, are poised to benefit. The procurement's focus on providing accessible and specialist advice to migrant communities aligns well with organisations attentive to social impact and community support, paving the way for potential growth and establishment within the public sector service framework. With North Yorkshire Citizens Advice and Law Centre taking the helm, other similar entities could position themselves for future opportunities by demonstrating capability in delivering bespoke social services.

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Notice Title

Swift - Professional Advice & Casework

Notice Description

Delivery of professional information, advice and guidance to migrant populations in North Yorkshire through a variety of open and accessible means. Professional information, advice and guidance will include specialist support around issues such as; immigration, legal advice, debt and housing.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051416
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021625-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£224,725 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@northyorks.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHALLERTON
Postcode
DL7 8AD
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Romanby
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTH YORKSHIRE CITIZENS ADVICE AND LAW CENTRE (NYCALC

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