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Consultancy for Advice Services

BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN

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07 Jun 2021 at 13:35

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07 Jun 2021 at 13:33

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Summary of the contracting process

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is seeking consultancy services for its Advice Services, specifically in debt and welfare advice for residents. The procurement, classified under research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV code: 73000000), is currently in the award stage following a selective (restricted) procedure. The contract value is £26,866 and covers the period from 8th June 2021 to 6th June 2022. The original tender period closed on 21st May 2021, with engagement primarily expected to take place in the North West region of England.

This tender provides valuable opportunities for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage with local government and expand their service offerings. Businesses that specialise in consultancy within social services, particularly those with experience in welfare policies and community engagement, would find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. The contract may also foster long-term relationships with the council, paving the way for future collaborative projects aimed at enhancing local support services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Consultancy for Advice Services

Notice Description

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is looking to engage a suitable organisation to provide consultancy services in relation to its Advice Services. The delivery of debt and welfare advice to residents of the borough is currently contracted via a consortium of 3rd sector organisations. At present the service is delivered by Shelter from the central library in Blackburn, plus outreach in Darwen Town Hall as and when required. In addition, through the Women's Centre location in Blackburn town centre, they provide this service as part of a much wider organisation and service delivery. Engagement is done through a range of channels including face to face, telephone and on-line. Basic volumes are supplied quarterly - visits to the office 15k, telephone calls 13k out of which there are 3720 Debt/Welfare cases (i.e. ongoing case work) and 1,669 housing cases, reporting is done via spreadsheet. The current contract is for PS150k per annum, an additional PS35k is also paid pa for support of Universal Credit, however this is not part of the contract. The Council currently has access to top line statistics split into service area with some democratic data and satisfaction levels. No previous work has been undertaken in relation to demand in this area and there is no official anti-poverty or advice strategy. Prior to the retendering of a new specification, the council is seeking a partner to undertake a review of the current provision that also incorporates council wide engagement to assist with the future design. We will be looking to identify where there is an overlap of issues and customers between the council and the advice provider, and review what model and depth of service should be delivered over the next five years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5468b24b-b1ca-4e25-8931-b639ae00c2d6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a2454ca-1231-4a0e-8c4b-6e96246ec09c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,866 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,866 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
7 Jun 2021 - 6 Jun 2022 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
BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB1 5PN
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Little Harwood & Whitebirk
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FUTURE GOV

Further Information

Notice Documents

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