Award

Universal Information and Advice Service

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

23 Dec 2022 at 11:13

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council has awarded a contract for the Universal Information and Advice Service in Yorkshire and the Humber. This service aims to provide free and streamlined advice for residents. The contract started on 1st July 2019 with extensions granted until 30th June 2023. The procurement method used was a direct award, and the contract period runs from 24th December 2022 to 30th June 2023.

This tender, suited for SMEs and VCSEs, offers an opportunity for businesses in legal advisory and representation services to compete. The initial contract value is £70,000 and involves the Barnsley and District Citizens Advice Bureau as the lead provider. Businesses in the community, social, and personal services sector can benefit from this contract, which is a direct award for a service category procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Universal Information and Advice Service

Notice Description

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council (the Council) is looking to procure a universal information and advice service. This contract will create a single universal information and advice service for Barnsley residents which is free at source and streamline the service offer, and improve value for money. The Universal Information and Advice Service Contract started on 1st July 2019 for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for 2 periods each of 12 months. The first extension has been granted for 12 months at a value of PS70,000 from 1st July 2022 till 30th June 2023. There is a further 12 month extension from 1st July 2023 to 30th June 2024 which has not been granted. The above start date is incorrect and is a Contracts Finder error.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-52cf458e-7c65-4df2-87b8-a5b35e22278f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db11f0b5-ffbd-4b05-9a24-93ce0a9ccef3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2022 - 30 Jun 2023 6-12 months
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
BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@barnsley.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE
Postcode
S70 2TA
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE33 Barnsley
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Barnsley
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Barnsley North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BARNSLEY AND DISTRICT CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU

Further Information

Notice Documents

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