Tender

GB-Basingstoke: Procurement of Independent Debt Advice services

SOVEREIGN HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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Tender

04 Jun 2021 at 10:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sovereign Housing Association is conducting an open tender for the procurement of Independent Debt Advice Services in Basingstoke, UK. This initiative aims to provide vital support to Sovereign residents facing debt issues, regardless of their location or tenure. The tender period is set to conclude on 30 June 2021, with the contract expected to begin on 12 July 2021 and run until 7 July 2022. The opportunity falls under the category of other community, social, and personal services, with an estimated contract value ranging from £50,000 to £100,000.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in debt advice and related services. Businesses that are experienced in navigating complex financial issues, providing benefit and debt guidance, or conducting interactions with creditors will be well-suited to compete for this contract. By engaging with this tender, successful bidders can expand their reach and impact while contributing to the financial wellbeing of the local community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Basingstoke: Procurement of Independent Debt Advice services

Notice Description

SHA is procuring an Independent Debt Advice Services to be available to all Sovereign residents irrespective of geography or tenure. It is to cover specialist benefits and debt advice including; * Contacting creditors where resident is not able to do so * Priority and non-priority debt advice and guidance, where resolving these will increase likelihood of rent payment * Council tax * Where there is a conflict of interest with Sovereign e.g. completing court forms * More than two debts * Where resident's debt is beyond the capability or remit of a Tenancy Support Advisor or an Income Officer * Bankruptcies, DROs and IVAs * Historic benefit over-payments * Tribunals * Complex PIP applications * Giving advice and enacting (if required) the respite debt 'Breathing Space' scheme Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbddfc65-8b17-4929-966c-0eb004f5bd25
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Jul 2021 - 7 Jul 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOVEREIGN HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BASINGSTOKE
Postcode
RG21 4FA
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ37 North Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Basingstoke and Deane
Electoral Ward
Eastrop & Grove
Westminster Constituency
Basingstoke

Further Information

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