Planning

Welfare Benefits and Tribunal Service - Market Engagement Event

CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL

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Planning

28 Aug 2025 at 14:32

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Doncaster Council is set to launch a procurement process for the commissioning of a Welfare Benefits and Tribunal Service across the Doncaster region. This initiative is designed to assist adults with disabilities or long-term health conditions, along with their carers, in accessing welfare benefits and tribunal representation. The procurement, classified under the "Benefit services" category, is currently in the planning stage. A Market Engagement Event is planned for 11th September 2025 at 1pm via MS Teams. Interested suppliers are encouraged to attend to gain insights into the service aims and tender application process. This event is part of the preliminary steps of the tender process, which officially commences on December 3rd, 2025.

Engaging with this tender presents a valuable opportunity for organisations specialising in legal, welfare, and community services. The procurement process seeks providers capable of delivering tailored services to complex needs clients, thereby promoting income maximisation and independence. Businesses experienced in the administration, legal, and advisory services within the welfare sector will find this tender particularly relevant. The Market Engagement Event provides a platform to interact directly with the funder and is an open invitation, ideal for entities looking to expand their service offerings in public sector contracts. Potential suppliers can book one-on-one sessions with the funder to explore bespoke opportunities and discuss proposal submissions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Welfare Benefits and Tribunal Service - Market Engagement Event

Notice Description

City of Doncaster Council (DCD) wishes to commission a Welfare Benefits and Tribunal Service (WBATS) for the whole of the Doncaster area. The primary purpose of this Service will be to support adults with multiple and complex needs who have a disability or long term health condition and their carers with welfare benefits and tribunal representation. The aim is to ensure that these people are aware of and are able to take up their rights to welfare benefits, thereby maximising their income and improving their independence and choice. This notice is to inform potential suppliers of the Market Engagement Event that will take place on 11th September at 1pm, via MS Teams

Lot Information

Lot 1

Welfare Benefits and Tribunal Service Soft Marketing Event 11th September 2025 1pm MS Teams The online event will include an overview of the service, it's aims, key deliverables, monitoring etc. There will also be information and support on completing the tender application. It is an open invitation, please use the link below to attend. Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 336 411 031 290 6 Passcode: Y2vN2kS3 1:1 Meet the Funder Session If you wish to speak with the funder, 1:1 slots are available at the below times and will be allocated on a first come first serve basis: 1.45pm 2pm 2.15pm 2.30pm 2.45pm To book your slot, please email WellDoncaster@doncaster.gov.uk by the 9th September and your time slot will be confirmed and individual meeting link sent to you. Please include the following information: Organisation Name Attendee name Preferred time slot Your key questions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058f94
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052096-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

75100000 - Administration services

75310000 - Benefit services

79100000 - Legal services

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

79111000 - Legal advisory services

79112000 - Legal representation services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

85311200 - Welfare services for the handicapped

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
Samantha Blakeley
Contact Email
samantha.blakeley@doncaster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1302862145

Buyer Location

Locality
DONCASTER
Postcode
DN1 3BU
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE35 Doncaster
Delivery Location
TLE31 Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham

Local Authority
Doncaster
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Doncaster Central

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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