Award

Integrated Financial Capability Service

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

14 Jul 2021 at 13:36

Award Notice
Tender

26 Apr 2021 at 08:22

Tender Notice
Planning

30 Nov 2020 at 09:25

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Staffordshire County Council is seeking to commission a new Integrated Financial Capability Service aimed at families at risk of financial exclusion. This tender, identified as IA2234, is currently in the award stage, having been published on 14th July 2021, with a total estimated annual budget of £500,000. The contract period is set to commence on 1st September 2021 and last until 31st August 2024. The service will be provided across the West Midlands region, specifically tailored to meet the needs of families across eight districts in Staffordshire. The procurement method being employed is an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 27th May 2021.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in community and social services, particularly those with the capability to provide financial advice, guidance, and support to vulnerable families. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to apply, as the tender encourages their participation. By aligning services with the criteria established for the Building Resilient Families and Communities initiative, providers can position themselves to effectively address local needs while contributing to enhanced community wellbeing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Integrated Financial Capability Service

Notice Description

Staffordshire County Council wishes to commission a new Integrated Financial Capability Service. A Service that Families who are at risk of Financial Exclusion, or are financially excluded can self-refer to, or be referred by professionals who have the authority to act on behalf of the Family. The Service will provide integrated Financial Capability support, Financial Advice (& Guidance), Debt Advice (Counselling) and Information, Advice & Guidance, via, face to face, telephone, website or out-reach. The Service should be flexible, increasing access to local Families, including weekends, evenings and home visits if the Service User cannot easily access the Service. The Service will be specifically tailored towards local Families meeting the Building Resilient Families and Communities (BRFC) criteria; * Families experiencing or at risk of worklessness, homelessness or financial difficulties * Staying safe in the community: Parents or children or involved in crime or anti-social behaviour * Living well, improving physical and mental health and wellbeing: Parents & children with a range of health problems * Improving children's life chances: children of all ages who need additional support from the earliest years to adulthood. * Staying safe in relationships: Families affected by domestic abuse. * Living well, improving physical and mental health and wellbeing: Parents and Children with a range of health problems. The Provider will offer the Service, and/ or refer to other agencies where appropriate. The Service must be provided and physically accessible in each of the eight (8) districts/ boroughs in Staffordshire. The Service will be delivered to meet the needs of Staffordshire Families in accordance with the identified trends and demand based on the current demographics. The current contracts, which are in place for the delivery of some of these Services come to an end in August 2021. The total estimated annual budget for the provision of this Service is PS500,000. The budget allocation is subject to review on an annual basis. Interested suppliers should register on the Proactis e-tendering system: https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login and then register an interest in this opportunity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd85a809-abab-4636-9e4b-d1e87c3d9ff6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85312310 - Guidance services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
3 Mar 2021Expired
Award Date
28 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2024 3-4 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
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Helen Fry
Contact Email
commercial.team@staffordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07815708702

Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2DH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NOT AWARDED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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