Tender

Information, Advice and Guidance Service

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

12 Nov 2021 at 17:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is currently in the tender stage for the provision of an Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) Service, with the procurement process set to close on 14th December 2021. This opportunity is classified under the health and social work services industry and is located in England. The Council is allowing consortium bids through a lead provider and the contract will last for an initial five years, with the option to extend for further periods. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, enabling fair and competitive bids.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in health and social services. Businesses equipped to offer flexible, client-oriented advice and guidance solutions would be particularly well-suited for this contract. Engaging with the Council could enhance their visibility in the public sector while contributing meaningfully to local community needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Information, Advice and Guidance Service

Notice Description

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is seeking to award a contract for the provision of Information, Advice and guidance (IAG) Services in Southend-on-Sea. The service must be based around the following key considerations to effectively meet the needs of the Council's residents * Information: provide factual, current, and impartial information to clients * Advice: presenting facts and ideas in an accessible form for customers to consider and recommending a course of action. * Guidance: defining and providing routes which assist clients to reach their requirements The services must be flexible to meet Southend-on-Sea Borough Councils residents' needs and arising trends. The Council is conducting an open tender procedure. The opportunity is tendered as a single lot to be awarded to a single provider however consortium bids are welcome via a lead provider. The Contract will be awarded for a period of five years plus an option to extend for a further five years or any part thereof. The tender documents can be accessed on Proactis with the reference DN577579 https://procontract.due-north.com/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-44a054c5-9650-45a3-ad46-6c7d0948834d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc6872f9-f90d-4cf6-b10d-07fbcfcb706a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 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
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Postcode
SS2 6LR
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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