Mid Ulster Generalist Advice Service
Description: Generalist voluntary advice is provided across Northern Ireland through a partnership between the Department for Communities and Councils. The aim of the general advice service is to provide independent benefit advice to the residents of Mid Ulster to maximise income to individuals, families, households. The advice is free at the point of delivery. Good quality advice and information is seen as a means of empowering individuals to make informed decisions and seeking to improve all aspects of someone's life. The need for advice support tends to be people who are experiencing hardship or deprivation or who have a lack of access to resources. The generalist voluntary advice sector can act as an advocate on behalf of the individual in an independent manner. The importance of generalist voluntary advice (read more...)
Summary: The procurement process is being conducted by Mid Ulster District Council for a contract titled "Mid Ulster Generalist Advice Service". This initiative falls under the 'services' category within the community, social, and personal services sector. The procurement follows an open procedure and is overseen by legal regulations from the UKPGA 2023/54. The contractual opportunity is geared towards providing independent benefit advice across Northern Ireland, aiming to support individuals and families in Mid Ulster. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 2nd February 2026. Queries regarding the tender must be submitted by 27th January 2026, and all submissions must be made electronically via the E Tenders NI Portal.