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Welfare Advice Service

BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Apr 2023 at 13:41

Award Notice
Tender

05 Sep 2022 at 14:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bath and North East Somerset Council has awarded a contract for the provision of an Advice and Information service titled "Welfare Advice Service" in the health and social work services category. The contract, valued at £1,500,000 GBP, was awarded to Bath and District Citizens Advice Bureau. The procurement was managed using the Open procedure, with the tender period ending on October 9, 2022. The contract is set to be effective from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2028, benefitting residents in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise sector (VCSE) organisations, to engage in providing essential advice and information services to vulnerable residents. Businesses interested in improving living standards, supporting wellbeing, and offering financial guidance would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The focus on delivering high-quality services to residents in need aligns with the mission of businesses aiming to make a positive impact on communities and individuals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Welfare Advice Service

Notice Description

The Council wishes to establish a contract for the provision of an Advice and Information service. The Council is managing this procurement in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations. This is a services contract being procured under the Open procedure. The council is procuring this service so that vulnerable residents can access high quality Advice and Information on Debt, Welfare Benefits and other financial matters, and to have better access to financial support from local and National funding streams. The service will also include supporting residents with general wellbeing, including guidance on healthier lifestyle choices and community involvement. This should achieve outcomes of improving the living standards of residents and avoiding crisis situations which might otherwise have led to the intervention of statutory social care and emergency services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-770b9e1e-b0f8-45e7-9dd2-ad7ad7ed0207
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e06cfdf5-3d67-4ce5-96d1-74bd9167b0ee
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2028 Over 5 years
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
BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Damien Peak
Contact Email
damien_peak@bathnes.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
KEYNSHAM
Postcode
BS31 1FS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Keynsham North
Westminster Constituency
North East Somerset and Hanham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BATH AND DISTRICT CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU

Further Information

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