Preliminary Market Engagement for the Management and Delivery of a Belfast Citywide Appeals Service

BELFAST CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Belfast City Council is planning a procurement process for the management and delivery of a new Belfast Citywide Appeals Service. Categorised under community service provision, this initiative aims to handle issues such as benefits, immigration, and housing, alongside health and disability support. The initial stages are currently in the planning phase, with a consultation session scheduled for stakeholders via MS Teams on 2nd July 2025. This service, located in Belfast, will operate in compliance with Northern Irish devolved regulations and aims to engage a contractor for up to 4.5 years valued at approximately £1,215,000, reaching a potential maximum of £1,458,000, with the contract period expected to commence on 1st October 2025 and potentially extend until 31st March 2030.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social and community services, especially those adept in handling multifaceted public service challenges. The procurement process will favour experienced contractors capable of delivering flexible, accessible support across Belfast, making this particularly suitable for SMEs with expertise in civic betterment and community facility support services. By engaging in this tender, businesses can expand their portfolios and establish collaborative ties with Belfast City Council, thereby enhancing their reputation and operational capacities in public service delivery.

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Preliminary Market Engagement for the Management and Delivery of a Belfast Citywide Appeals Service

BELFAST CITY COUNCIL

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

9th June 2025 06:51:51 AM

Planning Deadline

2nd July 2025 22:59:59 PM 17 days remaining
Contract Summary

The purpose of this Notice is to notify the market of Belfast City Council’s intention to hold a pre-market engagement/consultation session with interested parties to inform them of a new tender regarding the requirement for a new Belfast Citywide Appeals Service. The Council wishes to appoint an experienced Contractor to manage and deliver a Belfast Citywide Appeals Service, which will cover a full range of issues including benefits, appeals / tribunal support and representation, basic money and debt, consumer issues, basic immigration, administration of justice, human rights, employment, housing, education and health & disability.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-0544e3

Publication Source

Find a Tender Service

Procurement Stage

Planning

Procurement Method

N/A

Procurement Method Details

N/A

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

CPV Division(s)
Awarding Authority

BELFAST CITY COUNCIL

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

cps@belfastcity.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

9-21 Adelaide Street

Belfast

BT2 8DJ

United Kingdom

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Preliminary Market Engagement for the Management and Delivery of a Belfast Citywide Appeals Service

BELFAST CITY COUNCIL

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