Tender

Soft Market Test - Welfare Benefits Advice, Debt & Budgeting Advice

BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED

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Tender

10 Jan 2022 at 12:07

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

BIP Solutions Limited is conducting a tender for a Soft Market Test focusing on Welfare Benefits Advice, Debt, and Budgeting Advice. This procurement falls under the services category and will be based in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender has been published on 10 January 2022, with a closing date for submissions set for 1 February 2022. The contract period is projected to commence on 1 November 2022 and conclude on 31 October 2025. The procurement method has not been disclosed, and the authority is expecting around 3,500 referrals annually across the three areas of advice.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in providing benefits advice and financial guidance. Businesses equipped to assist individuals and families facing financial challenges may find this procurement particularly relevant. The input sought from the market will inform the potential structure and scope of future contracts, paving the way for competitive firms to engage in delivering vital services to the community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft Market Test - Welfare Benefits Advice, Debt & Budgeting Advice

Notice Description

Torus Foundation is seeking input from the market as to what might be the most potentially attractive way of packaging and scoping a future procurement opportunity. Our customers comprise of individuals and families who need help with welfare benefits advice, debt advice and budgeting advice. We expect to receive about 3,500 referrals per annum, split equally between welfare benefits advice, debt advice and budgeting advice

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31ba0a22-0a84-4f24-b083-eabb7bd63ce6
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Not Disclosed
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75310000 - Benefit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2022 - 31 Oct 2025 3-4 years
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
BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ST HELENS
Postcode
WA9 1LD
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
St. Helens
Electoral Ward
Peasley Cross & Fingerpost
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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