--- title: "Targeted and Open Access First Tier Welfare Rights Advice Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d34cf76f-70e6-4400-9718-56db01c3f5fb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d34cf76f-70e6-4400-9718-56db01c3f5fb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d34cf76f-70e6-4400-9718-56db01c3f5fb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d34cf76f-70e6-4400-9718-56db01c3f5fb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL" published: "2017-03-03" --- # Targeted and Open Access First Tier Welfare Rights Advice Service Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d34cf76f-70e6-4400-9718-56db01c3f5fb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d34cf76f-70e6-4400-9718-56db01c3f5fb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d34cf76f-70e6-4400-9718-56db01c3f5fb.json) ## Summary Sunderland City Council is seeking to appoint a provider for the "Targeted and Open Access First Tier Welfare Rights Advice Service," a project valued at £1,075,000. This procurement is categorised under social and specific services as per Directive 2014/24/EU, targeting the provision of open access and targeted welfare rights support. The tender process is currently in the Planning stage, with a deadline for tender submissions set for 27 March 2017. The Provider Information Session, aimed at interested organisations, will be held on 6 March 2017 at the Sunderland City Council Committee room, Burdon Road, Sunderland. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSE) to expand their services in the region. By participating in this open procurement process, organisations specialising in guidance and welfare services can enhance their visibility and capacity to offer valuable support to the community, ultimately improving customer financial sustainability. The contract is divided into three lots, allowing businesses from various areas, including Sunderland West, North and East, and Washington and Coalfield, a chance to engage with the council's initiatives. ## Notice Service under social and specific services in accordance with Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council Article 74. Health, social and other related services. Sunderland City Council have a tender opportunity to appoint a provider to deliver the requirements of a First Tier Welfare Rights Advice Service to deliver open access and targeted welfare rights support to improve customer financial sustainability and resilience. The contract is split into 3 Lots as follows Lot 1 Sunderland West Lot 2 Sunderland North and East Lot 3 Washington and Coalfield To support providers in the tender process, a Provider Information Session has been organised to give an overview of the Procurement Process specific to this Tender. The session will take place on Monday 6th March 2017 at 11.00 and will be held at the Sunderland City Council Committee room 5 Civic Centre Burdon Road Sunderland Tyne and Wear SR2 7DN. Organisations interested in attending this session should register their interest by contacting Alison Aisbitt on Alison.aisbitt@sunderland.gov.uk and provide the following details for each attendee. Attendee Name Organisation E mail address Telephone number ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/405af6d7-d9ac-4334-97ba-fac90a4ab4e3 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Mar 2017 | | Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Jul 2017 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,075,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | SUNDERLAND | | Post town | Sunderland | | Postcode | SR2 7DN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland | | Local authority | Sunderland | | Electoral ward | Southwick | | Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312310 - Guidance services ## Release History - 3 Mar 2017 at 14:40 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/405af6d7-d9ac-4334-97ba-fac90a4ab4e3 - 28 Feb 2017 at 11:44 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04580ccb-3f1c-479a-a2c4-ece494979160 - 28 Feb 2017 at 11:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04580ccb-3f1c-479a-a2c4-ece494979160 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/405af6d7-d9ac-4334-97ba-fac90a4ab4e3 3rd March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04580ccb-3f1c-479a-a2c4-ece494979160 28th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/ProjectManagement/ProjectDashboard?projectId=831985a8-c6c2-e611-8118-000c29c9ba21 Tender documents are available on the NEPO Portal - https://www.nepo.org/ Tender Documents are Available on the NEPO E Tender Portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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