Tender

Advice Services

HARLOW DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

16 Nov 2017 at 17:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves Harlow District Council seeking bids for specialist advice services aimed at residents of Harlow. The tender, titled "Advice Services," falls under the industry category of miscellaneous services (CPV code: 98300000) and is currently in the active stage of the tendering process. The deadline for submissions is set for 13 December 2017, while the anticipated contract period will commence on 1 April 2018 and conclude on 31 March 2021. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, with a total value of £90,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialize in providing benefits and advice services. Entities with expertise in money management, debt advice, housing, and benefits are well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, tenderers may enhance their proposals by offering added value services at no extra cost to the council, thereby furthering their chances of success in this competitive tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Advice Services

Notice Description

The aims of the services are: 1. To provide a specialist benefits and advice service for the residents of Harlow. 2. To work with the Council and with other service providers and funding agencies to achieve these aims. 3. To deliver the services free of charge, impartially and confidentially to the service users. 4. To provide 'specialist advice' as defined by the Community Legal Service Quality Mark. The services listed below are a minimum requirement of the service provision: 1.One-to-one advice, casework and advocacy work for residents of Harlow to be provided on money management/debt advice, housing and benefits. 2.Information and advice to the Council on various rights and advice issues. Tenderers will also be given the opportunity to supply additional/added value services at no additional cost to the Council.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-74fd223c-0ebe-4ac8-8bfa-79e03264f0a9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9319fe73-6f83-437f-9014-ce1dd6c5a9d7
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98300000 - Miscellaneous services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 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
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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