Tender

Debt advice, budgeting and welfare benefits advice service - Ipswich Borough Council

SUFFOLK SOURCING

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ipswich Borough Council is currently inviting quotes for the provision of a Debt Advice, Budgeting and Welfare Benefits Advice service. This procurement falls under the 'Other community, social and personal services' category and falls within the East of England, specifically Ipswich (IP1 2DE). The procurement method is open, where interested suppliers can submit bids until the deadline on 8 March 2019. The contract is set to commence on 1 April 2019 and will last until 31 March 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in social and community services, particularly those focused on financial advice and welfare support. Businesses with capabilities in debt counselling, budgeting assistance, and welfare benefits guidance would be well-placed to compete for this contract, potentially expanding their reach and impact in the community sector.

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Notice Title

Debt advice, budgeting and welfare benefits advice service - Ipswich Borough Council

Notice Description

Ipswich Borough Council is inviting Quotes for the provision of a Debt Advice, Budgeting and Welfare Benefits Advice service. Additional information: This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of www.suffolksourcing.uk. Interested parties are invited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the tender documentation Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cebb68b-12fe-4084-a5c0-3c3380382cea
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK SOURCING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP1 2DE
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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