Award

Universal Information and Advice Servic

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

27 Feb 2023 at 14:43

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council has recently awarded a contract for a Universal Information and Advice Service. The service is designed to provide a single universal information and advice platform for Barnsley residents, ensuring it's free at the point of use. The contract involves legal advisory and representation services, falls under the category of Other community, social, and personal services, and is located in Yorkshire and the Humber. The procurement method used was a direct award, with a tender period ending on 27th February 2023 and the contract period lasting from 28th February 2023 to 30th June 2024.

This tender awarded to the Barnsley & District Citizens Advice Bureau presents business growth opportunities for firms offering legal advisory and representation services tailored to community and personal needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable for participation, given the nature of the service. Businesses interested in providing services in the community and social sector, focusing on legal advisory services, should consider this tender opportunity in Barnsley to expand their operations and contribute meaningfully to the local community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Universal Information and Advice Servic

Notice Description

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council (the Council) is looking to procure a universal information and advice service. This contract will create a single universal information and advice service for Barnsley residents which is free at source and streamline the service offer, and improve value for money. The Universal Information and Advice Service Contract started on 1st July 2019 for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for 2 periods each of 12 months. The final extension has been granted for 12 months at a value of PS70,000 from 1st July 2023 till 30th June 2024. The above start date is incorrect and is a Contracts Finder error.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2373c195-945f-479c-b421-327b10567c8f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df570474-47ea-4e3c-96e4-07b031198cec
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2023 - 30 Jun 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE
Postcode
S70 2TA
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE33 Barnsley
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Barnsley
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Barnsley North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BARNSLEY & DISTRICT CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU

Further Information

Notice Documents

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