Tender

P0823 - Welfare Benefits and Debt Advice Service

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

26 Oct 2021 at 16:01

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham City Council is initiating a tender process for the "Welfare Benefits and Debt Advice Service," aimed at delivering crucial community services under the classification of "Provision of services to the community." This procurement is currently active and will follow an open procedure, with the deadline for submissions set for 12:00 hours on 6th December 2021. The contract will last for three years, commencing on 1st April 2022 and concluding on 31st March 2025. Services are to be performed across various geographical lots within Birmingham, including both face-to-face and telephone advice, as well as tribunal representation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specializing in welfare benefits, debt advice, and related legal representation services. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement has been designed with them in mind. Businesses with experience in community services and a solid understanding of the welfare system would be well-suited to compete. Engaging with this contract could enable providers to expand their operations while meeting essential community needs in Birmingham.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P0823 - Welfare Benefits and Debt Advice Service

Notice Description

The Council wishes to establish a Contract for the provision of Welfare benefits, debt advice and tribunal representation service as set out in the service specification document. The services have been divided into 4 Lots: I. Face to Face Advice & Area Leadership Role: Four (4) individual geographical contracts for North, South, East, West and Central Birmingham. II. Telephone Advice Service: A city-wide telephone advice service (welfare benefits and debt advice). III. Tribunal Representation Service: Advice and representation at tribunal for any welfare benefit that has an independent right of appeal. Lot Service: Lot 1a - Face-to-Face Advice & Area Leadership Role - North Lot 1b - Face-to-Face Advice & Area Leadership Role - South Lot 1c - Face-to-Face Advice & Area Leadership Role - East Lot 1d - Face-to-Face Advice & Area Leadership Role - West & Central Lot 2 - Telephone Advice - Citywide Lot 3 - Tribunal Representation - Citywide The Contract will last for 3 years (unless terminated under the terms and conditions of contract. Please note TUPE will apply to this contract. The TUPE information will be released to you upon receipt of a signed copy of Appendix 3 - TUPE Confidentiality Agreement. You are advised to fill this in as soon as possible on receipt and return via https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc If you are interested in quoting please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register as a bidder. We will send you a log on and password so you can download the Invitation to Tender document and supporting information; your completed ITT should be returned by 1200hrs on 6th December 2021 using the Supplier Portal. Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/798bc2ce-b95d-426c-a1e3-16d48f47b5f2
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 3-4 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
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B4 7WB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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