Welfare Advice Services and Support Network for Bradford District

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is seeking providers to deliver comprehensive welfare advice services and network support to residents across Bradford District. This procurement is divided into two lots: Lot 1: Welfare Advice Services - A lead provider will deliver free, independent and confidential advice and casework support to Bradford residents on welfare benefits, debt, housing, employment, health-related issues, fuel poverty, consumer matters and immigration. The provider will coordinate a network of locality-based subcontractors across all five Bradford localities, operating on a 'no wrong front door' basis with active referrals and advocacy support as needed. Lot 2: Advice Network Support and Training Services - A provider will strengthen the Bradford District Resilience and Advice Network through workforce development, training delivery, quality assurance, partnership coordination and safeguarding support. This includes developing pathways into accredited welfare advice roles and establishing consistent reporting standards. Funding is provided through the Crisis and Resilience Fund. The services aim to reduce poverty and financial hardship, prevent homelessness, increase benefit uptake and improve outcomes for vulnerable residents. The initial contract runs for two years with options to extend for up to two additional 24-month periods.