--- title: "Daventry District Council- Welfare advice services ,Voluntary and community sector infrastructure support ,Household goods refurbishment and reuse scheme." ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f94e6926-de91-489a-b2d8-39d471c968b0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f94e6926-de91-489a-b2d8-39d471c968b0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f94e6926-de91-489a-b2d8-39d471c968b0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f94e6926-de91-489a-b2d8-39d471c968b0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LGSS" published: "2020-10-23" --- # Daventry District Council- Welfare advice services ,Voluntary and community sector infrastructure support ,Household goods refurbishment and reuse scheme. Buyer: LGSS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f94e6926-de91-489a-b2d8-39d471c968b0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f94e6926-de91-489a-b2d8-39d471c968b0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f94e6926-de91-489a-b2d8-39d471c968b0.json) ## Summary The procurement process is initiated by Daventry District Council, specifically through LGSS, seeking contractors for welfare advice services, voluntary and community sector infrastructure support, and a household goods refurbishment and reuse scheme. This tender, identified as LGSS001-DN506478-49160985, has an open procurement method and the tender period is set to conclude on 20th November 2020. The contract will commence on 1st April 2021 and run until 31st March 2023, with services to be delivered in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The initiative falls under the category of other community, social and personal services. This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth for SMEs and voluntary and community sector organisations. Businesses specialising in welfare support, community services, and refurbishment operations are encouraged to compete for this contract. Engaging with this procurement process could allow organisations to expand their service offerings, build local partnerships, and contribute positively to the community's well-being while securing ongoing funding over a two-year period. ## Notice Daventry District Council recognises the need to provide appropriate financial support to voluntary and community sector organisations that deliver services to the community that meet with the Council's core objectives. A review of previous contract delivery, current practice, public opinion and the extent to which community services meet corporate objectives was undertaken to identify which community services to fund for the next two year period. This funding cycle will run from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2023. The Council is seeking an established experienced provider for the 3 lots detailed below. 3.2 Specification of requirements 1. Welfare Advice Services Contract Value PS85k p.a. from 1st April 2021 - 31st March 2023 To provide free, impartial, independent and confidential advice to residents: * To ensure residents understand their entitlement to welfare benefits and how to access welfare benefits. * To ensure residents are treated fairly by the benefits system, and to provide advocacy and support where deemed necessary. * To provide free, impartial, independent and confidential advice and support on related matters such as debt management, housing, employment, consumer rights, immigration and relationship issues. * To operate a permanent business premises in Daventry town centre that is open and accessible to residents either by appointment or 'drop-in'. * To operate a telephone and an internet service that can be accessed outside normal office hours. * To provide an outreach service for those residents that request a face to face appointment yet cannot get into Daventry town centre. 2. Voluntary and Community Sector Infrastructure Support Services Contract Value PS20k p.a. from 1st April 2021 - 31st March 2023 The provision of support services to voluntary and community organisations in Daventry District. * To provide general business advice to voluntary and community organisations, including start-up advice, funding advice, and advice on governance, best practice, and volunteer recruitment. * To provide a volunteer brokerage service, linking volunteers with volunteering opportunities. * To be an advocate for the local voluntary and community sector, including engagement with the statutory sector, facilitation of a local voluntary and community sector forum, and publication of a newsletter. * To operate a permanent business premises in Daventry town centre that is open during office hours * To operate a telephone and internet service that can be accessed outside office opening hours. 3. Household Goods Refurbishment and Re-use Scheme Contract Value PS20k p.a. from 1st April 2021 - 31st March 2023 The provision of a household goods refurbishment and re-use scheme for Daventry District: * To collect unwanted furniture, 'white' goods, electrical appliances, and other useful household items that are in good condition or capable of being refurbished. Please note that it is desirable for collections to be made within one week of a call b ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6910ceab-e334-46a9-b3d8-6712e4578528 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Oct 2020 | | Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | LGSS | | Locality | DAVENTRY | | Post town | Northampton | | Postcode | NN11 4FP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire | | Local authority | West Northamptonshire | | Electoral ward | Daventry East | | Westminster constituency | Daventry | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 75200000 - Provision of services to the community - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 23 Oct 2020 at 13:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6910ceab-e334-46a9-b3d8-6712e4578528 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6910ceab-e334-46a9-b3d8-6712e4578528 23rd October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=cc6cea65-3215-eb11-8105-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - https://www.lgss.co.uk/about/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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