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title: "Invitation to tender welfare benefits and budgeting service"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000820818"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ALMOND HOUSING ASSOCIATION"
published: "2026-02-05"
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# Invitation to tender welfare benefits and budgeting service

Buyer: ALMOND HOUSING ASSOCIATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000820818

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by Almond Housing Association, located in Livingston, Scotland. The tender, titled "Invitation to tender welfare benefits and budgeting service," is in the ‘Tender’ stage with applications open until the 27th of February, 2026. This open procedure is aimed at acquiring services within the "Housing and community amenities" sector, providing a significant opportunity for businesses involved in welfare benefits and budgeting services to engage. The procurement location is specifically in Livingston, and the contract value is estimated at £40,000, with electronic submissions mandated. The subsequent award is scheduled to commence on the 27th of February, 2026, shortly after the tender closes.

This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in welfare benefits and budgeting services, particularly those with experience in the public law sector. Companies that are capable of delivering electronic submissions and accustomed to working under open procedure procurement methods will find this contract beneficial. Additionally, organisations that can meet the criteria around staff qualifications and electronic transaction capabilities will be well-suited to compete, as these aspects are pertinent to the procurement requirements. Given the association's plans for renewal and recurrence in 2030, building a relationship with Almond Housing Association could be strategically rewarding.

## Notice

Welfare benefits, budgeting and advice service for a housing association

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Almond Housing Association ('AHA', 'the Association') is seeking to procure services to operate within its Housing Management team for the following: -Welfare Rights and Budgeting service

Renewal: Up to two years (1+1) depending on performance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548934 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Jul 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Expect to go back out in at end of this contract in 2030 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | £36,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ALMOND HOUSING ASSOCIATION |
| Locality | LIVINGSTON |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH54 5AB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM14 West Lothian |
| Local authority | West Lothian |
| Electoral ward | East Livingston and East Calder |
| Westminster constituency | Livingston |
| Delivery location | TLM78 West Lothian |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548934

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548934
  Invitation to tender welfare benefits and budgeting service - Welfare benefits, budgeting and advice service for a housing association

## Notice URLs

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