---
title: "FEW1558 - Provision of welfare advice services - generalist advice (Tier 1 and 2)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06936c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-07"
---

# FEW1558 - Provision of welfare advice services - generalist advice (Tier 1 and 2)

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06936c

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## Summary

Leicester City Council has engaged in a public procurement process identified by the OCDS ID ocds-h6vhtk-06936c, awarding a contract for the provision of welfare advice services, specifically Tier 1 and Tier 2 generalist advice. This procurement falls under the industry category of 'Services' and focuses on social work and related services. The procurement process was completed without competition under a direct method, as this contract was below the threshold. The process reached the award stage on 7th May 2026, and the contract is active. The service delivery is situated in Leicester, United Kingdom, starting from 1st April 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2027. The total contract value is £583,858.80.

This tender provides significant opportunities for SMEs in the welfare advice and social services sector, particularly those with capabilities in digital and telephonic support systems. The awarded contract was granted to Citizens Advice Leicestershire, highlighting a favourable opening for businesses that can deliver high-quality advice services efficiently and meet the specific needs of the local community. Organisations with experience in areas classified under the CPV code 85300000 can explore similar opportunities for contract awards, as Leicester City Council values collaboration with providers capable of supporting the welfare advice service requirements within the community.

## Notice

FEW1558 - Provision of welfare advice services - generalist advice (Tier 1 and 2) The provision of Tier 1 and Tier 2 generalist advice primarily through digital and telephony-based support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041954-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £486,549 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 1FZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CITIZENS ADVICE LEICESTERSHIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 7 May 2026 at 13:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041954-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041954-2026
  7th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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