Scope
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 provision means that it is a high priority for central government and local Council.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,080,000 excluding VAT
- £1,296,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2027
- Possible extension to 31 May 2029
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
Contract term: 1 Year with possible extensions (up to 2 years).
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
Submission
Enquiry deadline
27 January 2026, 3:00pm
Tender submission deadline
2 February 2026, 3:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=6316836
Via E Tenders NI Portal
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
31 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| As per ITT Document - Quality Criteria | Service Delivery Model 50% |
Quality |
| As per ITT Document - Quality Criteria | Access and Coverage 25% |
Quality |
| As per ITT Document - Quality Criteria | Publicity and Promotion 25% |
Quality |
| Cost - Financial Assessment | Cost - Pricing Schedule |
Cost |
Weighting description
Quality / Cost
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Mid Ulster District Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJGV-7671-JYXH
Burn Road
Cookstown
BT80 8DT
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@midulstercouncil.org
Website: http://www.midulstercouncil.org
Region: UKN0B - Mid Ulster
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland