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title: "PB2020-00266 Provision of Benefits Advice and Support Service"
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buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# PB2020-00266 Provision of Benefits Advice and Support Service

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e3542952-3135-42d1-b38a-0612fff98d05

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Darlington Borough Council, which has completed a direct award for the contract titled "PB2020-00266 Provision of Benefits Advice and Support Service". This contract falls under the benefit services category within the public services industry and is located in Darlington, England. The contract was awarded on 12th March 2021, with a total value of £120,000. The contract period runs from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2025, and the tender period concluded on 10th March 2021.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in providing advice and support services, particularly in the area of benefits. Companies capable of assisting residents with benefits advice and support would be well-positioned to compete in such contracts. Businesses interested in expanding their portfolio and enhancing their community impact should consider engaging with similar procurement processes.

## Notice

Service to assist Darlington residents regarding benefits advise and support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f788c60c-9ff4-4179-ba02-c54a6cf5824e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,000 |
| 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), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DARLINGTON CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75310000 - Benefit services

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2022 at 13:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f788c60c-9ff4-4179-ba02-c54a6cf5824e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f788c60c-9ff4-4179-ba02-c54a6cf5824e
  10th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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