This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jul 2026 at 07:18

Award

06 Jul 2026 at 13:57

Tender

27 Apr 2026 at 08:59

Summary of the contracting process

Northumberland County Council has completed a procurement process for the "Provision of Community Welfare Advice Services in Northumberland." This initiative aims to address the inequalities gap and enhance the quality of life for residents. The contract, worth £2,340,000, is awarded under an open procedure, indicating transparency and broad accessibility. With services scheduled to commence on 1st October 2026 and potentially extendable until 31st March 2031, the project is situated in the UKC21 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process was managed via an open procedure, and the award date was 16th July 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in community welfare and guidance services, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which the process explicitly supports. The open procurement method encourages competition and innovation, making it an appealing prospect for enterprises aiming to expand within the public sector. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality service at competitive prices would be well-placed to compete for such opportunities, fostering economic growth and community well-being in the region.

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Notice Title

Provision of Community Welfare Advice Services in Northumberland

Notice Description

The Contract will provide community welfare advice to support the Council's vision of closing the inequalities gap, so people are able to live a healthy and happy life for longer.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 x 12 month optional extension available

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068b3b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067006-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312310 - Guidance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,340,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,340,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,340,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,340,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
2030-04-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC21 Northumberland

Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTHUMBRIAN CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU

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