--- title: "Welfare Rights and Housing Advice Services - 2018/2020" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-24cb8c21-ef31-493a-b5c3-2fa2a8e59981" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-24cb8c21-ef31-493a-b5c3-2fa2a8e59981" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-24cb8c21-ef31-493a-b5c3-2fa2a8e59981.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-24cb8c21-ef31-493a-b5c3-2fa2a8e59981.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL" published: "2017-11-16" --- # Welfare Rights and Housing Advice Services - 2018/2020 Buyer: CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-24cb8c21-ef31-493a-b5c3-2fa2a8e59981 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-24cb8c21-ef31-493a-b5c3-2fa2a8e59981) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-24cb8c21-ef31-493a-b5c3-2fa2a8e59981.json) ## Summary The procurement process for "Welfare Rights and Housing Advice Services - 2018/2020" is being conducted by Canterbury City Council, located in Canterbury, England. This procurement falls under the social work services category and is currently in the active tender stage, with the deadline for expressions of interest set for 13:00 on 15 December 2017. The chosen provider will deliver a range of welfare rights and housing advice services, aligned with the council's strategic objectives to meet local needs, with the contract period extending from 2 April 2018 to 31 March 2020. The process follows an open procurement method, allowing for broad participation and competition. This tender presents significant opportunities for local businesses, particularly those offering social work services, welfare rights advice, and housing support. Businesses that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will be well-suited to compete, especially if they have experience in delivering community-focused services. By engaging in this procurement, bidders can not only enhance their service offerings but also contribute to improving the welfare and housing conditions for residents in the Canterbury area, fostering long-term business growth and visibility in the local market. ## Notice Canterbury City Council wants to commission information and advice services with a particular focus on welfare rights and housing advice. Based on strong evidence of continuing local need, the provider will need to offer a range of welfare rights and housing advice services for local people. The council wants to encourage early intervention and targeting of services to meet those in most need. This will help to ensure effective coordination and information sharing on service capacity and delivery issues to avoid duplication and ensure effective referrals. The provider/s will ensure that the services offered fully align with and compliment the district wide services offered by Canterbury City Council, in particular through the Housing and Community Services Teams Additional information: Instructions to Suppliers: Expressions of interest will only be accepted via the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org). Note that in order to successfully submit your interest you will first need to register for an account on the portal. After registration is complete and you've received your login details you should return to the advert for the opportunity and express your interest. You will then receive an email giving you a link to the documentation provided and be able to access the tender documents. The tender documents are required to be completed and submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 13:00 on Friday 15 December 2017. Questions and Communication: Please direct all questions and communication through the Kent Business Portal via the message facility (once registered). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9abc5e18-1eb7-40fa-a8fd-f5e7c6728237 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Nov 2017 | | Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £321,456 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | CANTERBURY | | Post town | Canterbury | | Postcode | CT1 1YW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent | | Local authority | Canterbury | | Electoral ward | Northgate | | Westminster constituency | Canterbury | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85310000 - Social work services ## Release History - 16 Nov 2017 at 14:07 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9abc5e18-1eb7-40fa-a8fd-f5e7c6728237 - 1 Nov 2017 at 11:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9abc5e18-1eb7-40fa-a8fd-f5e7c6728237 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9abc5e18-1eb7-40fa-a8fd-f5e7c6728237 16th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.canterbury.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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