Outreach Welfare Advice

Blackpool Council, operating as the buying organisation, has completed the contract award process for the "Outreach Welfare Advice" service under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The project, classified within the "Health services" category, is situated in the UKD42 region, encompassing Blackpool. The procurement was conducted using a limited method under a direct award approach, bypassing the prior need for competition.

The contract, valued at £175,000, was awarded to the Citizens Advice Bureau Blackpool and is set to run from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, with the possibility of extensions on an annual basis subject to performance and budget reviews. This tender presents opportunities for businesses engaged in or looking to expand within the health services sector, especially those focusing on community welfare and support. Organisations with expertise in providing health and social care advice would find this particularly advantageous, given the scope of work aimed at helping individuals with multiple disadvantages, including those struggling with substance dependencies.

It supports strategic business positioning through partnerships with local authorities like Blackpool Council, which prioritises holistic community support services. Businesses that value collaboration with peer mentors and can demonstrate lived experience and trust-building will be optimally suited for such contracts as they emphasise real-world impact and community engagement.