Tender

Tender for an In-work benefit advice service

LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM

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Tender

10 Feb 2017 at 11:47

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham is seeking tenders for an In-work Benefit Advice Service to assist residents with advice on tax credits and in-work benefits. This procurement falls under the services category and will be delivered at the Barking and Dagenham Job Shops, located in Barking (IG11 7LU) and Dagenham (RM10 8RE), for a total budget of £49,999. The tender process is currently in the active stage, with submissions due by 5pm on Friday, 3 March 2017. The service is expected to commence on 1 April 2017 and run until 31 March 2018, with the option to extend for an additional year.

This tender presents a solid opportunity for businesses specialising in welfare advice, financial consulting, or employment support services, particularly those experienced in working with local authorities or community organisations. Firms that can provide knowledgeable staff capable of delivering tailored advice and comprehensive information to residents will be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this process could enhance business growth by fostering relationships with local governments and embedding services that directly impact community welfare.

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Notice Title

Tender for an In-work benefit advice service

Notice Description

The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham wishes to commission a service providing in-work benefits and tax credits advice and support to residents of the borough. The service will be delivered within the Council's Job Shops which offer an employment support service to around 1,800 residents each year. About this opportunity This service will provide residents with a better off calculation along with comprehensive advice and information about the in-work benefits and tax credits they are eligible to claim upon moving into work. The service will be delivered 1.5 days in total each week alternating across the following key sites: Barking Job Shop Ground Floor Barking Learning Centre 2 Town Square Barking IG11 7LU Dagenham Job Shop First Floor Dagenham Library 1 Church Elm Lane Dagenham RM10 8RE The total budget available for 2017-18 is a maximum of PS24,500. The service should start on 1 April 2017 and conclude on 31 March 2018. However, subject to mutual agreement there is a one year opt-in to continue delivery of the contract under the same terms to 31 March 2019. An identifiable and agreed methodology is acceptable for core costs. The selection process All applicants must complete the questions identified in the tender document and email their responses to kerry.prestedge@lbbd.gov.uk The deadline for tender submissions is 5pm on Friday 3 March 2017 The successful application will be notified by no later than Friday 10 March 2017. For questions regarding this tender, and to obtain a copy of the tender document, please contact Kerry Prestedge at kerry.prestedge@lbbd.gov.uk Questions can be answered by e-mail only, and must be emailed by 5pm on Monday 27 February

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2c4416ce-bdeb-4606-908c-69aefcb23ffc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f80460d-401b-45b2-a0eb-7eee95a984b2
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
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£49,999 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 6-12 months
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
LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM
Contact Name
Kerry Prestedege
Contact Email
kerry.prestedge@lbbd.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BARKING
Postcode
IG11 7LU
Post Town
Ilford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Barking and Dagenham
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Barking

Further Information

Notice Documents

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