Published date: 18 February 2025

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 19 March 2025, 10am

Contract summary

Industry

  • Social work and related services - 85300000

Location of contract

North East

Value of contract

£1,200,000

Procurement reference

OPEN2025168

Published date

18 February 2025

Closing date

19 March 2025

Closing time

10am

Contract start date

1 May 2025

Contract end date

30 April 2029

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Framework for a Locality Based Welfare Rights Advice Service Framework.
The framework will consist of 6 Lots. Lots 1 - 5 are locality based, and Lot 6 will provide a City-Wide Telephony and digital offer.
Lot 1: Sunderland West
Lot 2: Sunderland North
Lot 3: Sunderland East
Lot 4: Washington
Lot 5: Coalfield
Lot 6: City Wide Telephony and digital offer
The winning bidder for each of the above Lots will be appointed as the sole provider on the Locality Based Welfare Rights Advice Service Framework.
An initial call off contract for each of the 6 Lots is intended to be awarded for a period of 2 (two) years.
*Please ensure you read the Contract Details and instructions in full for the evaluation and award criteria

About the buyer

Contact name

Kristine Goodliffe

Address

City Hall
Plater Way
SUNDERLAND
SR1 3AD
England

Email

kristine.goodliffe@sunderland.gov.uk