--- title: "PAN3191 - Social Welfare Advice Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d52451ba-f152-4b45-ad2a-44ae4a7b651d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d52451ba-f152-4b45-ad2a-44ae4a7b651d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d52451ba-f152-4b45-ad2a-44ae4a7b651d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d52451ba-f152-4b45-ad2a-44ae4a7b651d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2024-12-20" --- # PAN3191 - Social Welfare Advice Services Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d52451ba-f152-4b45-ad2a-44ae4a7b651d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d52451ba-f152-4b45-ad2a-44ae4a7b651d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d52451ba-f152-4b45-ad2a-44ae4a7b651d.json) ## Summary Leicester City Council has initiated a tender process for the provision of social welfare advice services under the title "PAN3191 - Social Welfare Advice Services." This tender falls under the industry category "Other community, social and personal services" with CPV code 98000000. The tender is being conducted through an open procedure (above threshold) and is currently at the tender stage. The total contract value is estimated at £1,162,000. The tender is divided into two lots: Lot 1 for Tier 2 Generalist Advice and Lot 2 for Tier 2 Outreach Generalist Advice in Community Settings. The contract period for Lot 1 is three years, starting from 1 June 2025, and for Lot 2, it is two years, also starting from 1 June 2025. Submissions must be received by 12:00 noon on 31 January 2025 via the EastMidsTenders portal, and any queries must be directed through the ProContract portal. This tender provides significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in social welfare services. Suitable businesses include those with expertise in providing generalist advice or outreach advice in community settings. By securing this contract, businesses can expand their service offerings and establish a stronger presence in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. Additionally, the structured lots allow for targeted service delivery, catering to specific community needs, thereby enhancing business credibility and creating pathways for further public sector contracts. ## Notice Leicester City Council invites Tenders for the provision of social welfare advice services. The requirement is split into two Lots as follows: Lot 1 Tier 2 Generalist Advice Lot 2 Tier 2 Outreach Generalist Advice in Community Settings The proposed contract will be for three years for Lot 1 and two years for Lot 2 with no options to extend. Further information about the opportunity can be found in the tender documentation. Submissions must be received by 12:00 noon on 31 January 2025 at the very latest via the EastMidsTenders portal: https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html. Late submissions and those received by any other means will not be accepted. Any queries/questions regarding this opportunity must be received via the ProContract portal only. To assist potential Suppliers, the link, https://supplierhelp.due-north.com/ provides helpful user guides on using the ProContract portal. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0dece72-1f82-417c-a5cd-b8d130611dcf | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 31 May 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,162,000 | | 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 | LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE1 1FZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester | | Local authority | Leicester | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Leicester South | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 20 Dec 2024 at 10:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0dece72-1f82-417c-a5cd-b8d130611dcf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0dece72-1f82-417c-a5cd-b8d130611dcf 20th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.leicester.gov.uk - https://supplierhelp.due-north.com/ - https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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