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North Northamptonshire Council Expression of Interest Household Support Fund Distribution

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

22 Jun 2022 at 15:45

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

31 May 2022 at 16:14

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

31 May 2022 at 13:57

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North Northamptonshire Council is initiating a tender process titled "North Northamptonshire Council Expression of Interest Household Support Fund Distribution" within the health and social work services sector. The aim is to identify organisations capable of managing the distribution of funds under the Household Support Fund 2 (HSF2) amid rising living costs, particularly for households facing severe financial hardship. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an estimated budget of £1.5 million, from 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2023. Interested parties must submit their Expressions of Interest by 17:00 on 13th June 2022, and the contract is expected to commence on 1st October 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in health and social work services, particularly those with experience in fund distribution and managing local voluntary organisations. Companies that can efficiently administer financial support initiatives and target households in need are well-suited to participate. Smaller businesses and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as they may play a crucial role in effectively distributing support funds, primarily in the form of supermarket vouchers, to vulnerable populations within the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

North Northamptonshire Council Expression of Interest Household Support Fund Distribution

Notice Description

Household Support Fund 2 (HSF2) in the County of Northamptonshire is in place, via the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to provide households, within the region, financial support to mitigate increases in the cost-of-living. The DWP stipulate how each Unitary must distribute the funds within a range of household categories i.e., families with children, pensioners and households evidencing severe financial hardship. The main purpose of the EOI is to identify organisations that are capable of managing the 3rd category 'households evidencing financial hardship'. In order to meet the needs of households who are in severe financial hardship, especially regarding food and energy costs, we are looking for organisations who can operate locally for NNC in distributing HSF funds to households who evidence severe financial hardship. These funds will be issued mainly in the form of supermarket vouchers. The distribution will be in the first instance to smaller and bespoke voluntary and charitable organisations and thereafter directly to residents who meet the HSF criteria. We would like to invite Expressions of Interest for highly governed organisation for a period of 3 months to evidence capability, capacity and experience in funds distribution to the voluntary sector. This will require a management layer that is experienced in managing downstream suppliers (i.e., local voluntary organisations). Please note this is a request for formal Expression of Interest (EOI). This document does not form any part of an invitation to tender but may lead to a procurement process. Any supplier responding to this Expression of Interest is doing so to help develop a procurement process that is accessible to the market. The shortlisted providers of the expression of interest will be invited to the next stage. Additional information: Please read and complete this Expression of Interest document and if you feel that your organisation is able to contribute to this exercise please prepare an Expression of Interest (EOI) and return, via email to procurement@northnorthants.gov.uk by 17.00pm Monday 13th June 2022.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a085017-aa0d-4b22-aa16-c815c21c3763
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work 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
22 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KETTERING
Postcode
NN16 8TL
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Northall
Westminster Constituency
Kettering

Further Information

Notice Documents

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