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title: "The Provision of a Welfare Benefits, Information and Guidance"
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buyer: "THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# The Provision of a Welfare Benefits, Information and Guidance

Buyer: THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-95a05b38-bc1b-46f1-a935-375138294624

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## Summary

The North Yorkshire Council is inviting tenders for the provision of welfare benefits information and guidance services. This open procedure will offer services covering welfare advice and training to front-line advisers in areas such as benefits for the elderly, disabled, children, and young people, among others. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions being accepted until 4th October 2024. The contracts, estimated at £535,500, will begin on 1st April 2025 and run until 31st March 2030, covering the Yorkshire and the Humber region in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents numerous growth opportunities for businesses specialising in welfare benefits advisory services, particularly those experienced in providing support to various demographics such as the elderly, disabled, and young people. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly encouraged to apply, given the Council's express inclusion of these groups in the suitability criteria. Such firms can leverage this long-term contract to establish or expand their presence in the public sector, enhancing service delivery and potentially gaining further opportunities for future public contracts.

## Notice

This contract is for the provision of advice and information on a broad range of subjects pertaining to Welfare Benefits Advice. This service provides support, advice, and training to front line advisers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb553879-38f4-4a83-b093-9fced9855304 |
| 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 | 4 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £535,500 |
| 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 | THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHALLERTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL7 8AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire |
| Local authority | North Yorkshire |
| Electoral ward | Romanby |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond and Northallerton |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 64216210 - Value-added information services
- 75310000 - Benefit services
- 75311000 - Sickness benefits
- 75312000 - Maternity benefits
- 75313000 - Disability benefits
- 75313100 - Temporary disablement benefits
- 75314000 - Unemployment compensation benefits
- 85311100 - Welfare services for the elderly
- 85311200 - Welfare services for the handicapped
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
- 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2024 at 12:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb553879-38f4-4a83-b093-9fced9855304

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb553879-38f4-4a83-b093-9fced9855304
  4th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=83467&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104117
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.northyorks.gov.uk

## Provenance

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