--- title: "Welfare Benefits and Tribunal Service - Market Engagement Event" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058f94" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058f94" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058f94.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058f94.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL" published: "2025-08-28" --- # Welfare Benefits and Tribunal Service - Market Engagement Event Buyer: CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058f94 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058f94) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058f94.json) ## Summary The City of Doncaster Council is set to launch a procurement process for the commissioning of a Welfare Benefits and Tribunal Service across the Doncaster region. This initiative is designed to assist adults with disabilities or long-term health conditions, along with their carers, in accessing welfare benefits and tribunal representation. The procurement, classified under the "Benefit services" category, is currently in the planning stage. A Market Engagement Event is planned for 11th September 2025 at 1pm via MS Teams. Interested suppliers are encouraged to attend to gain insights into the service aims and tender application process. This event is part of the preliminary steps of the tender process, which officially commences on December 3rd, 2025. Engaging with this tender presents a valuable opportunity for organisations specialising in legal, welfare, and community services. The procurement process seeks providers capable of delivering tailored services to complex needs clients, thereby promoting income maximisation and independence. Businesses experienced in the administration, legal, and advisory services within the welfare sector will find this tender particularly relevant. The Market Engagement Event provides a platform to interact directly with the funder and is an open invitation, ideal for entities looking to expand their service offerings in public sector contracts. Potential suppliers can book one-on-one sessions with the funder to explore bespoke opportunities and discuss proposal submissions. ## Notice City of Doncaster Council (DCD) wishes to commission a Welfare Benefits and Tribunal Service (WBATS) for the whole of the Doncaster area. The primary purpose of this Service will be to support adults with multiple and complex needs who have a disability or long term health condition and their carers with welfare benefits and tribunal representation. The aim is to ensure that these people are aware of and are able to take up their rights to welfare benefits, thereby maximising their income and improving their independence and choice. This notice is to inform potential suppliers of the Market Engagement Event that will take place on 11th September at 1pm, via MS Teams ### Lot Information Lot 1 Welfare Benefits and Tribunal Service Soft Marketing Event 11th September 2025 1pm MS Teams The online event will include an overview of the service, it's aims, key deliverables, monitoring etc. There will also be information and support on completing the tender application. It is an open invitation, please use the link below to attend. Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 336 411 031 290 6 Passcode: Y2vN2kS3 1:1 Meet the Funder Session If you wish to speak with the funder, 1:1 slots are available at the below times and will be allocated on a first come first serve basis: 1.45pm 2pm 2.15pm 2.30pm 2.45pm To book your slot, please email WellDoncaster@doncaster.gov.uk by the 9th September and your time slot will be confirmed and individual meeting link sent to you. Please include the following information: Organisation Name Attendee name Preferred time slot Your key questions ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052096-2025 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 3 Dec 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL | | Locality | DONCASTER | | Post town | Doncaster | | Postcode | DN1 3BU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE35 Doncaster | | Local authority | Doncaster | | Electoral ward | Town | | Westminster constituency | Doncaster Central | | Delivery location | TLE31 Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 75100000 - Administration services - 75310000 - Benefit services - 79100000 - Legal services - 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services - 79111000 - Legal advisory services - 79112000 - Legal representation services - 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services - 85311200 - Welfare services for the handicapped - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 28 Aug 2025 at 14:32 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052096-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=97484&B=UK - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104514 - https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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