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Provision of specialist information and advice services in key areas of Welfare Benefits, debt and housing

LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Feb 2026 at 16:47

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

18 Aug 2025 at 15:44

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council has completed a procurement process for the direct award of a contract to Barking & Dagenham Citizens Advice Bureau. The contract, valued at £513,000, covers the provision of specialist information and advice services related to Welfare Benefits, debt, and housing. This procurement falls under the services category with a legal basis identified by the UKPGA 2023/54. The process employed a direct method below the threshold, without competition, under a light-touch regime. Located in the UKI52 region, serving Barking, London, the contract period commenced on 1 October 2025 and concludes on 31 March 2027, with the contract being formally signed on the start date.

This contract offers growth opportunities particularly for large scale suppliers specialising in legal advisory services. It's suitable for businesses involved in providing comprehensive welfare and housing advice services. Companies with a vested interest in community development, particularly Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSE), may find this light-touch procurement regime favourable, as it allows them to leverage existing services and expertise in aiding local communities in Dagenham and surrounding areas. The procurement has been tailored for the specific needs of sub-central government entities, establishing a substantial partnership between the council and service providers like Citizens Advice Bureau.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of specialist information and advice services in key areas of Welfare Benefits, debt and housing

Notice Description

Direct Award of a Contract to Citizens Advice Bureau Dagenham (CABD) for the provision of specialist information and advice services in key areas of Welfare Benefits, debt and housing

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058a12
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013625-2026
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
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£513,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£513,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementcdp@lbbd.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BARKING, LONDON
Postcode
IG11 7LU
Post Town
Ilford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Barking and Dagenham
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Barking

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BARKING & DAGENHAM CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU

Further Information

Notice Documents

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