Award

AMCV 322 - Advice, Advocacy & Welfare Benefits Service

SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

14 Aug 2024 at 10:10

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Shropshire Council has awarded a contract titled "AMCV 322 - Advice, Advocacy & Welfare Benefits Service" in the services to the community category. The service aims to provide advice and non-statutory advocacy for all adults aged 18+ on a range of issues impacting wellbeing, including navigating the welfare benefits system. The contract, valued at £4,637,500, was awarded to Citizens Advice Shropshire and will be effective from 1st October 2024 to 30th September 2028. This award was part of an open procurement procedure, and the procurement stage is now complete, with the contract award having been published on 14th August 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advice, advocacy, and welfare benefits services. Companies with experience in handling a high volume of cases and managing fluctuating demand will find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities. Additionally, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSE) are encouraged to compete, given the explicit suitability for such organisations. The West Midlands location aligns this opportunity with businesses looking to expand their regional footprint and leverage the existing infrastructure and client base within the community services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AMCV 322 - Advice, Advocacy & Welfare Benefits Service

Notice Description

This is a contract award notice for a Advice, Advocacy and Welfare Benefits preventative service for adults. This service is to replace an existing contract. The Advice, Advocacy and Welfare Benefits (AAWB) service will deliver advice and non-statutory advocacy for all adults aged 18+ across a range of issues which impact on people's wellbeing and will incorporate support for people who need help to be able to navigate the welfare benefits system. As a guideline, over a 12 month period the current service has delivered advice, advocacy and welfare benefits support to over 9,500 people. This can be broken down by: *Non-statutory advocacy = 1,900 *Advice = 7,600 people in total *Over 50% of all individual issues are related to Welfare Benefits & Tax Credits The provider will be expected to manage any increase in demand within the contract value.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-49031a8f-1960-4ceb-8e8c-7b16aaf0a009
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29bcecf9-0059-446a-9465-4fcb8dfd9019
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,637,500 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,637,500 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2028 4-5 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
SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHREWSBURY
Postcode
SY2 6ND
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Shrewsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CITIZENS ADVICE SHROPSHIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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