---
title: "Provision of specialist information and advice services in key areas of Welfare Benefits, debt and housing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058a12"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-13"
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# Provision of specialist information and advice services in key areas of Welfare Benefits, debt and housing

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058a12

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## Summary

The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council has completed a procurement process for the direct award of a contract to Barking & Dagenham Citizens Advice Bureau. The contract, valued at £513,000, covers the provision of specialist information and advice services related to Welfare Benefits, debt, and housing. This procurement falls under the services category with a legal basis identified by the UKPGA 2023/54. The process employed a direct method below the threshold, without competition, under a light-touch regime. Located in the UKI52 region, serving Barking, London, the contract period commenced on 1 October 2025 and concludes on 31 March 2027, with the contract being formally signed on the start date.

This contract offers growth opportunities particularly for large scale suppliers specialising in legal advisory services. It's suitable for businesses involved in providing comprehensive welfare and housing advice services. Companies with a vested interest in community development, particularly Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSE), may find this light-touch procurement regime favourable, as it allows them to leverage existing services and expertise in aiding local communities in Dagenham and surrounding areas. The procurement has been tailored for the specific needs of sub-central government entities, establishing a substantial partnership between the council and service providers like Citizens Advice Bureau.

## Notice

Direct Award of a Contract to Citizens Advice Bureau Dagenham (CABD) for the provision of specialist information and advice services in key areas of Welfare Benefits, debt and housing

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013625-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £513,000 |
| Contracts value | £513,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM COUNCIL |
| Locality | BARKING, LONDON |
| Post town | Ilford |
| Postcode | IG11 7LU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East |
| ITL 3 | TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering |
| Local authority | Barking and Dagenham |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Barking |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BARKING & DAGENHAM CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2026 at 16:47 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013625-2026
- 18 Aug 2025 at 15:44 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049626-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013625-2026
  13th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049626-2025
  18th August 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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