---
title: "ANDBC Tender for the Provision of Advice Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e50f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ARDS AND NORTH DOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-02"
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# ANDBC Tender for the Provision of Advice Services

Buyer: ARDS AND NORTH DOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e50f

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## Summary

Ards and North Down Borough Council has recently completed the procurement process for the provision of advice services, which falls under the services industry category. The tender process was conducted using the open procedure, ensuring transparency and broad competition. Located in Bangor, Northern Ireland, the procurement was governed by Northern Irish devolved regulations, reflecting its sub-central government status. The awarded contract, which commenced on 1st April 2026 and is initially scheduled to run until 31st March 2028, embodies possibilities for renewal and variations based on the Council's needs and available funding. The total gross contract value is £1,763,503.38, with Community Advice Ards and North Down Limited securing the contract to provide these critical services.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses focusing on community service provision, legal advisory, and guidance services to expand their operations within the United Kingdom, particularly in Northern Ireland. The open procedure used in this procurement process is advantageous for large enterprises and volunteer community service groups interested in participating and delivering bespoke services in local boroughs. The contract's allowance for extensions presents sustained business growth for the supplier, as well as scope for additional funding leading to contract variations. Such opportunities favour entities with a large scale operation and a track record in delivering advice and legal services tailored to community needs.

## Notice

Tenders are sought by Ards and North Down Borough Council for the Provision of Advice Services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: During the course of the contract extra funding may become available for additional services to be provided. This could also be from another funder. If or when this happens, Council will agree a variation to contract with the successful provider

Renewal: The Contract start date is anticipated to be 1 April 2026 for an initial period of 2 years with the option to extend the contract for a further 3 x 12-month periods, subject to meeting the required standards, performance requirements and ensuring maximum uptake of advice services across the Borough.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031008-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | 2030-11-19 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,470,000 |
| Lots value | £1,470,000 |
| Awards value | £1,469,586 |
| Contracts value | £1,469,586 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ARDS AND NORTH DOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BANGOR |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT20 4BT |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN09 Ards and North Down |
| Local authority | Ards and North Down |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | North Down |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMMUNITY ADVICE ARDS AND NORTH DOWN |

## 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

- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2026 at 14:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031008-2026
- 12 Mar 2026 at 15:06 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022423-2026
- 20 Nov 2025 at 10:11 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075516-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031008-2026
  2nd April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022423-2026
  12th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075516-2025
  20th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps/home.do
- https://www.caand.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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