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title: "The Provision of a Welfare Benefits, Information and Guidance"
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# The Provision of a Welfare Benefits, Information and Guidance

Buyer: THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a9b2dcae-0497-4577-9556-744b341a35b7

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## Summary

The North Yorkshire Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "The Provision of a Welfare Benefits, Information and Guidance," focused on value-added information services within the welfare sector. The service provides support, advice, and training to front-line advisers on various welfare benefits. The contract, encompassing a broad range of welfare services including those for the elderly, disabled, children, and young people, as well as various benefit services, will be delivered in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. The contract, valued at £428,000, was awarded to The Welfare Benefits Unit and spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2029. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 4th October 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in welfare consultation, benefits advice, and support services to partner with a major local authority. Organisations that provide professional development and frontline training to advisers will find considerable growth potential in this contract. The procurement is suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) aiming to expand their reach in the welfare services sector and establish strong ties with a reputable public sector client such as The North Yorkshire Council.

## 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/c985627d-1564-469c-a9d0-f4266301e3bc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £428,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £428,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE WELFARE BENEFITS UNIT |

## 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

- 5 Mar 2025 at 15:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c985627d-1564-469c-a9d0-f4266301e3bc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c985627d-1564-469c-a9d0-f4266301e3bc
  5th March 2025 - Awarded contract 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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