---
title: "Welfare Benefits Support - S & R/2024/369*"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04852f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-10-01"
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# Welfare Benefits Support - S & R/2024/369*

Buyer: STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04852f

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Welfare Benefits Support - S & R/2024/369*" was conducted by Stoke-on-Trent City Council, targeting the industry category of "Other community, social and personal services" (CPV: 98000000). The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract has been awarded to Disability Solutions West Midlands. The services encompass support for welfare benefits across various demographics. The main procurement category is services, and the project is located in the UK region of UKG. Significant dates include the contract signing on 27 September 2024, with the contract period starting on 1 October 2024 and running until 30 September 2027. Technical and price considerations were weighted for evaluation, with award criteria set at 40% for technical and 60% for price.

This tender offers substantial potential for business growth, especially for enterprises specialising in benefit services, social support, and community-oriented programmes. With a contract value of £294,000, it is an attractive opportunity for SMEs and other organisations aiming to expand their service portfolio within the public sector. Disability Solutions West Midlands, an SME, successfully secured the contract, highlighting that smaller enterprises are competitive in such tenders. Firms experienced in providing support for applications, appeals, and tribunals in welfare benefits are particularly well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. The open procurement method also ensures equal opportunity for all qualified bidders.

## Notice

Welfare Benefits Support Service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031291-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £294,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STOKE-ON-TRENT |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST4 1HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent |
| Local authority | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Electoral ward | Hartshill Park & Stoke |
| Westminster constituency | Stoke-on-Trent Central |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DISABILITY SOLUTIONS WEST MIDLANDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 75310000 - Benefit services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2024 at 09:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031291-2024
- 8 Aug 2024 at 10:33 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025000-2024
- 26 Jul 2024 at 15:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023484-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=77e93ee9-fa44-ef11-812d-005056b64545
- https://www.stoke.gov.uk

## Provenance

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