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title: "Welfare Benefits Advice Service"
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# Welfare Benefits Advice Service

Buyer: ORBIT GROUP LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3226d443-2fa7-4a0d-9eae-783ab4485146

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## Summary

Orbit Group Limited is currently undertaking a public procurement process for a contract titled "Welfare Benefits Advice Service." This initiative falls under the category of “Other community, social and personal services” and is located in Coventry, England. The procurement is at the Tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 25th April 2022. The contract is expected to commence on 1st August 2022 and will run for two years, with the possibility of a one-year extension if needed. The estimated contract value is approximately £150,000, and the procurement method used is an Open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand their service offerings in the social welfare sector. Companies specialising in welfare advice, financial inclusion, and community support services would be particularly well-suited to compete, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Engaging in this procurement can enhance a business's visibility and reputation while contributing meaningfully to community welfare during challenging economic times.

## Notice

Orbit is seeking an experienced provider to deliver an easily accessible, Welfare Benefits Advice Service, that successfully engages 1200 Orbit customers per annum to enhance their financial control, build long term resilience and maximise their income to reduce pressures of cost of living increases. Orbit, through its Better Days advice and support programme, are introducing extra measures to further support customers through this time. We are looking to complement our existing suite of financial inclusion offers by commissioning a Welfare Benefits Advice Service. The service will have the capacity to advise 1200 customers annually. The contract will be awarded for a period of Two (2) years with an option to extend to a further One (1) year, subject to requirement and budget. To register interest, see further information and submit a tender response to this opportunity, please go to https://procontract.due-north.com (registration to the portal is free). Lowest Estimated Contract Value PS150,000

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85bd2c50-fa92-4b21-8901-af22afe0d9ba |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2022 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| 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 | ORBIT GROUP LIMITED |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV3 2SU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | Wyken |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2022 at 17:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85bd2c50-fa92-4b21-8901-af22afe0d9ba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85bd2c50-fa92-4b21-8901-af22afe0d9ba
  24th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=c7efd9fa-8bab-ec11-8112-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.orbit.org.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com

## Provenance

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