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title: "WCC - Specialist Benefits Advice within Warwickshire - AWARD"
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# WCC - Specialist Benefits Advice within Warwickshire - AWARD

Buyer: COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c4774a64-eacf-4d66-a00d-ef2aa90718b5

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the Coventry - Solihull - Warwickshire council, which awarded a contract for the provision of Specialist Benefits Advice services, catering specifically to the needs of Warwickshire citizens facing social security challenges. The tender was officially awarded to Bedworth Rugby and Nuneaton Citizens Advice Bureau on 14th December 2017, with the contract period commencing on 1st April 2018 and concluding on 30th June 2020. The procurement falls under the category of 'Other community, social and personal services' with a total contract value of £229,500. The tender's actions took place in the West Midlands, England, within an already established framework of support services.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses geared towards community support services, particularly those offering advice and advocacy in the social security realm. Companies with expertise in providing flexible and accessible advice, representation in tribunal processes, and those who can collaborate effectively with other providers will find this project well-suited for their capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the emphasis on creating a cost-effective delivery model while meeting community needs.

## Notice

WCC is looking for a Provider (or group of Providers through a Lead Provider) to deliver a Specialist Benefits Advice Service through a single contract. If the Service is delivered by more than one Provider, the Providers will work together to minimise duplication and ensure a cost effective delivery model. The Service will deliver within Warwickshire a high quality, flexible, and accessible range of advice, support, and representation to and in support of Warwickshire citizens facing challenges in relation to their: - To advise and support all referred customers in taking up and maximising their social security benefit entitlement - To deliver effective advice, advocacy and representation during the social security benefit appeal tribunal process - To highlight to WCC the potential negative impacts of changes to the social security benefits system on particular customer groups

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6ee44d4-6ac4-4c90-9e22-2c71290a4fec |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 30 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £229,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE |
| Locality | WARWICKSHIRE |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV34 4RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC |
| Local authority | Warwick |
| Electoral ward | Warwick Saltisford |
| Westminster constituency | Warwick and Leamington |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BEDWORTH RUGBY AND NUNEATON CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
- 98133100 - Civic betterment and community facility support services

## Release History

- 11 Jul 2018 at 12:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6ee44d4-6ac4-4c90-9e22-2c71290a4fec

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6ee44d4-6ac4-4c90-9e22-2c71290a4fec
  11th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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