UK

Prior information notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 10/09/2025

External Reference: 2025-585403

FTS Reference: 2025-052096

Prior information notice

Prior information notice

Services

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

City of Doncaster Council
182338557
Civic Office, Waterdale
Doncaster
DN1 3BU
UK
Contact person: Samantha Blakeley
Telephone: +44 1302862145
E-mail: Samantha.Blakeley@doncaster.gov.uk
NUTS code:  UKE31 -  Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham
Internet address(es):
Main address: https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104514

I.3)

Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:  
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=97484&B=UK
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority
I.5)

Main activity

General public services

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Welfare Benefits and Tribunal Service - Market Engagement Event
Reference number:  WBAT
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

75310000  -  Benefit services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

City of Doncaster Council (DCD) wishes to commission a Welfare Benefits and Tribunal Service (WBATS) for the whole of the Doncaster area. The primary purpose of this Service will be to support adults with multiple and complex needs who have a disability or long term health condition and their carers with welfare benefits and tribunal representation. The aim is to ensure that these people are aware of and are able to take up their rights to welfare benefits, thereby maximising their income and improving their independence and choice.
This notice is to inform potential suppliers of the Market Engagement Event that will take place on 11th September at 1pm, via MS Teams
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

75100000  -  Administration services
79100000  -  Legal services
79110000  -  Legal advisory and representation services
79111000  -  Legal advisory services
79112000  -  Legal representation services
79140000  -  Legal advisory and information services
85311200  -  Welfare services for the handicapped
98000000  -  Other community, social and personal services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKE31 -  Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Welfare Benefits and Tribunal Service Soft Marketing Event
11th September 2025
1pm
MS Teams
The online event will include an overview of the service, it’s aims, key deliverables, monitoring etc. There will also be information and support on completing the tender application. It is an open invitation, please use the link below to attend.
Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 336 411 031 290 6
Passcode: Y2vN2kS3
1:1 Meet the Funder Session
If you wish to speak with the funder, 1:1 slots are available at the below times and will be allocated on a first come first serve basis:
1.45pm
2pm
2.15pm
2.30pm
2.45pm
To book your slot, please email WellDoncaster@doncaster.gov.uk by the 9th September and your time slot will be confirmed and individual meeting link sent to you. Please include the following information:
Organisation Name
Attendee name
Preferred time slot
Your key questions
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

03/12/2025

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : yes
IV.2)

Administrative information

Section VI: Complementary information