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title: "P2017/1414/CE - Provision of a Benefit Advice and Support Service"
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buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# P2017/1414/CE - Provision of a Benefit Advice and Support Service

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ee02ab36-259f-4ebe-950d-dbe6b9617ea8

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Darlington Borough Council, which is seeking services for the "Provision of a Benefit Advice and Support Service" in the social security sector. This contract, valued at £30,000, was awarded following an open procurement method, with the tender period concluding on 25th February 2018. The contract was active from 1st March 2018 until 28th February 2019, and the relevant delivery addresses are located in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in social services and advice, particularly those that could expand their offerings in support services within the community. Although the awarded contract has been completed, similar upcoming tenders may provide new avenues for growth for social enterprises and organisations equipped to deliver similar services. Businesses that can demonstrate a track record in providing benefit advice or related social support services would be particularly well-suited to compete in future procurements.

## Notice

benefits advise and support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5db3e805-54f2-4dda-a18d-a5d27f13e52a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2018 - 28 Feb 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2020 at 16:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5db3e805-54f2-4dda-a18d-a5d27f13e52a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5db3e805-54f2-4dda-a18d-a5d27f13e52a
  25th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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