CRF Community Advice & Support programme (General Advice)
Description: City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is undertaking Preliminary Market Engagement to inform the future procurement of integrated Welfare Advice Services across Bradford District, with an anticipated contract commencement date of 1 April 2027. The Council is exploring a potential three-lot commissioning model comprising: (1) Welfare Advice Services, (2) Community Connect and Guidance Services, and (3) Welfare Advice Network Support and Training Services. The future service aims to provide accessible, inclusive and high-quality support for residents experiencing financial hardship and welfare-related challenges, including welfare benefits, debt, housing and wider advice and support needs. The Council is seeking feedback from the market on service design, lotting arrangements, lead provider and partnership models, mobilisation considerations, delivery capacity, and opportunities for innovation. Feedback received will help inform the procurement strategy, service (read more...)
Summary: City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is planning an integrated welfare advice service for residents across the Bradford District who face financial hardship or welfare-related challenges. The intended service would provide accessible, inclusive, high-quality support covering welfare benefits, debt, housing and wider advice and guidance needs. The potential commissioning model has three service areas: welfare advice services; community connect and guidance services; and welfare advice network support and training services. The work is community and social support provision, including advice, referral, network development and training. Delivery is across the Bradford District. The council is considering how these services should be designed and joined up, including whether providers should work through lead-provider or partnership arrangements.