Tender

Universal Support Services

HARLOW DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

26 Jul 2017 at 16:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Harlow District Council is currently undertaking a tender process for the "Universal Support Services" aimed at providing assistance to Universal Credit claimants in Harlow, Essex. This initiative, which falls under the welfare services sector, is part of the Council's effort to facilitate transition and support for claimants as they access various services. The open procurement method has a tender period ending on 11th August 2017, with the contract expected to commence on 15th August 2017 and conclude by 31st March 2020. Interested parties can refer to the specified guidelines and documentation for further details.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in the delivery of essential support services to vulnerable populations. Businesses specialising in welfare services, digital support, and financial budgeting assistance would be particularly well-suited to participate in this procurement process, enabling them to expand their service offerings and contribute positively to community welfare initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Universal Support Services

Notice Description

Universal Credit has now been introduced resulting in a change in the nature and demand for claimant support. Some claimants may need assistance with this transition and support to allow them to access services. To support claimants, The Department for Works and Pensions have made short term funding available to Local Authorities to assist with the delivery of Universal Support (being advice, assistance or support) by Local Authorities and/or their selected partners for: (a) Assisted Digital Support ("ADS") and (b) Personal Budgeting Support ("PBS") The Council is seeking an appropriately qualified partner to deliver the Universal Support Service to Harlow based Claimants referred via the DWP.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-521b59e8-c113-455b-8511-917ba7a352fc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70238d5a-f75a-4be5-9934-49b614ab94c2
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

85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Aug 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 2-3 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
HARLOW DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HARLOW ESSEX
Postcode
CM20 1WG
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH35 West Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Harlow
Electoral Ward
Little Parndon & Town Centre
Westminster Constituency
Harlow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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