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title: "Benefits Advice and Support Service"
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# Benefits Advice and Support Service

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a45751d9-e50c-494f-b541-7d5128260c7b

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has awarded a contract for the "Benefits Advice and Support Service" under the CPV classification of Administration services and supporting services for the government. The procurement process, which utilised a limited procurement method through competitive quotation below threshold, has concluded with the awarding stage. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2025 and will extend until 31st March 2029. Located in the North East of the United Kingdom, this service aims to provide benefits advice and support, with key stakeholders including Citizens Advice Darlington, Redcar, and Cleveland.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to provide essential public services that support welfare and administration. Given the sector focus and procurement method, businesses specialising in public service delivery, particularly administrative and advisory roles, would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. The awarded contract valued at £132,000 demonstrates the scope for substantial growth and engagement within the local community in Darlington and surrounding areas.

## Notice

Benefits advice and support services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e2be5f7-42ef-4da2-802f-c1086c157adf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £132,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £132,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL1 5QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Park East |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CITIZENS ADVICE DARLINGTON, REDCAR AND CLEVELAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75100000 - Administration services
- 75110000 - General public services
- 75120000 - Administrative services of agencies
- 75130000 - Supporting services for the government

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2025 at 14:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e2be5f7-42ef-4da2-802f-c1086c157adf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e2be5f7-42ef-4da2-802f-c1086c157adf
  10th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.darlington.gov.uk

## Provenance

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