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COV - Grants to support the development and delivery of a Coventry Advice Service - AWARD

COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL (COV)

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22 Jan 2025 at 09:28

Summary of the contracting process

Coventry City Council has awarded a contract titled "COV - Grants to support the development and delivery of a Coventry Advice Service" under the legal advisory and community services categories. The procurement aimed to find providers to offer specialist legal advice and general welfare benefit and debt advice in Coventry. The contract was awarded to Central England Law Centre Ltd and Coventry Citizens Advice Bureau, with the delivery slated to start on October 1, 2024, and end on September 30, 2026. The application period for the grant closed on August 21, 2024, with a clarification deadline on August 14, 2024. The procurement method was open, favouring a single partnership to coordinate and deliver both grants, though it allowed for two separate providers to work in partnership.

This tender opens up opportunities for businesses in the voluntary, third sector, and social enterprise areas to grow their operations by engaging with Coventry City Council to support legal and welfare advice services. Suitable businesses include those specialising in legal advisory services, welfare benefits, and debt advice who can operate within the community-focused parameters set by the council. By participating, businesses can expand their local footprint, enhance their service offerings, and increase their community impact, making a tangible difference in Coventry through the delivery of essential advice services. The contract value of £1,640,000 also indicates a substantial investment in these services, making it an attractive opportunity for capable providers.

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Notice Title

COV - Grants to support the development and delivery of a Coventry Advice Service - AWARD

Notice Description

The intention of the Coventry Advice Service is to provide a One Coventry approach to the advice provision within the City. The successful provider/s will work closely with Coventry City Council services to deliver the Coventry Advice Model. As part of the incremental steps towards a joined-up advice offer for residents, the preference would be for one single partnership who will co-ordinate and deliver both grants. Alternatively, this can be awarded to two separate providers, who will be expected to work in partnership to deliver the grant aid agreements. Applications for each lot will be scored and the grant awarded to the highest scoring applicant. Coventry City Council invites applications from City-based voluntary, third sector or social enterprise organisations, to apply for grants to support the development and delivery of a Coventry Advice Service. A focus will be on delivering independent advice across the city for: - Specialist legal advice, including legal welfare benefit advice (Lot 1) - General welfare benefit and debt advice (Lot 2) Key Dates: Both grant aid applications close on Wednesday 21st August 2024 at 5pm Closing date for receipt of any clarification's questions, Wednesday 14th August 2024 at 5pm

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e2bbc68-476b-4974-a21b-b52b45de8cde
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

79111000 - Legal advisory services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,640,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL (COV)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2GN
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CENTRAL ENGLAND LAW CENTRE

COVENTRY CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU

Further Information

Notice Documents

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