Planning

Cambridge City Council - Universal Credit Outreach

CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCILS

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Planning

10 Jul 2020 at 16:07

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridge City Council, part of the Cambridgeshire District Councils, is initiating a procurement process for the "Universal Credit Outreach" project. This initiative, classified under Benefit Services, has a budget of £105,000 and is set to run from September 8, 2020, to March 31, 2023. The process is currently at the planning stage, with an upcoming notice date scheduled for July 31, 2020. Interested bidders should be prepared to provide services in the East of England, particularly in Cambridge Jobcentre Plus offices, supporting Universal Credit claimants with personal budgeting services.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses that specialise in financial support, budgeting advice, or social services. Contractors capable of delivering personal budgeting assistance and navigating benefit systems will be well-suited to compete, particularly those with experience in outreach projects or working with vulnerable populations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as their involvement can foster local economic growth and enhance service delivery within the community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cambridge City Council - Universal Credit Outreach

Notice Description

Personal Budgeting Support is offered to all Universal Credit Full Service claimants when they transition to UC. This is to support claimants to manage their monthly payments and prioritise essential bills such as rent/utilities. Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council are seeking to appoint a suitable contractor to provide this service for an initial period of 24 months. A successful bid to the Sharing Prosperity Fund approved a two year outreach project to provide up to 5 hours per day, 5 days per week resource in Cambridge Jobcentre Plus offices to support new and existing claimants, resident in Cambridge or South Cambridgeshire, to Universal Credit in particular with personal budgeting support. This will include ensuring that they have claimed the correct benefits, supported to claim advance payments or direct payments and understand how this impacts on their household budgets. The Contractor will need to refer clients to experts who will be able to take on individual cases of advanced debt assistance, for instance Debt Relief Orders etc.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2051958e-fefc-4f37-b4c4-6aefd12470cc
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£105,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jul 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Sep 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 2-3 years
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
CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCILS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 3QJ
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Market
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Further Information

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