Tender

The Provision of Advice and Inclusion Service

CHELTENHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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26 Oct 2021 at 09:10

Tender

20 Oct 2021 at 12:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Cheltenham Borough Council is currently seeking proposals for "The Provision of Advice and Inclusion Service," a project aimed at commissioning advisory services related to debt management, financial and digital inclusion, benefits support, and housing rights advocacy. This procurement falls within the category of Other community, social and personal services, with a total contract value of £540,000, and a minimum budget of £500,000. The tender is being conducted as an open procedure and is in the active stage, with submissions due by 24th November 2021. The services must be delivered to locations in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, with the contract set to commence on 1st April 2022 and concluding on 31st March 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advisory services, particularly those experienced in social inclusion, financial guidance, and housing rights advocacy. With the contract not being recurrent, successful bidders will have the chance to engage in a long-term partnership with the Cheltenham Borough Council, potentially expanding their market presence and service offerings within the South West region of the UK. This tender is particularly suitable for established service providers looking to support community initiatives and enhance their portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Advice and Inclusion Service

Notice Description

To commission advice, assistance, support and advocacy work across debt, financial (and digital) inclusion, benefits advice and housing rights advice. Additional information: To express interest and download the tender documentation please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/publicagroup/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ef50fc0-db96-41e4-a9a1-75aed0192d14
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£540,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHELTENHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTERSHIRE
Postcode
GL50 9SA
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Cheltenham
Electoral Ward
College
Westminster Constituency
Cheltenham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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