Tender

Mid Ulster Generalist Advice Service

MID ULSTER DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

05 Jan 2026 at 14:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by Mid Ulster District Council for a contract titled "Mid Ulster Generalist Advice Service". This initiative falls under the 'services' category within the community, social, and personal services sector. The procurement follows an open procedure and is overseen by legal regulations from the UKPGA 2023/54. The contractual opportunity is geared towards providing independent benefit advice across Northern Ireland, aiming to support individuals and families in Mid Ulster. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 2nd February 2026. Queries regarding the tender must be submitted by 27th January 2026, and all submissions must be made electronically via the E Tenders NI Portal.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in community services, particularly those with expertise in delivering advice and advocacy support. Companies equipped to operate within the Northern Irish regulations, and with capabilities in quality service delivery models, will find this opportunity beneficial. The contract, valued at £1,080,000 (gross amount of £1,296,000), also offers potential for extension up to two years beyond the initial term, allowing for sustained business growth. Businesses with strengths in service delivery, access and coverage, and promotional activities are especially encouraged to compete, as these elements form key evaluation criteria in the procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mid Ulster Generalist Advice Service

Notice Description

Generalist voluntary advice is provided across Northern Ireland through a partnership between the Department for Communities and Councils. The aim of the general advice service is to provide independent benefit advice to the residents of Mid Ulster to maximise income to individuals, families, households. The advice is free at the point of delivery. Good quality advice and information is seen as a means of empowering individuals to make informed decisions and seeking to improve all aspects of someone's life. The need for advice support tends to be people who are experiencing hardship or deprivation or who have a lack of access to resources. The generalist voluntary advice sector can act as an advocate on behalf of the individual in an independent manner. The importance of generalist voluntary advice provision means that it is a high priority for central government and local Council.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Contract term: 1 Year with possible extensions (up to 2 years).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ff71
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000355-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,080,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,080,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MID ULSTER DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@midulstercouncil.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COOKSTOWN
Postcode
BT80 8DT
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0B Mid Ulster
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Mid Ulster
Electoral Ward
Cookstown West
Westminster Constituency
Mid Ulster

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