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City Advice Service

CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of London Corporation has completed the procurement process for the "City Advice Service," which provides free advice on welfare benefits, housing, debt, and employment issues to various residents and workers within the city. The contract, awarded to Toynbee Hall, spans two years starting from 25 January 2022, with an option to extend for an additional two years. The total value of the contract is approximately £399,999.90, funded by an annual budget of £200,000, and falls under the industry category of community services, classified as CPV 75200000. Key dates included the tender deadline on 15 June 2021.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in community service provisions, particularly those that can offer expertise in welfare, housing, and employment advisory services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited for participation in this tender, given the service's budgetary constraints and community-focused nature. Engaging in such contracts not only supports business development but also fosters impactful community impact through quality advice and support services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

City Advice Service

Notice Description

The City of London Corporation (the City) invited Tenders for the provision of a City Advice Service. The City Advice Service is a service providing free advice and information to City Residents, tenants on all out of City estates, students and City workers. Advice spans a wide range of subject areas with the top four categories remaining welfare benefits, housing, debt and employment issues The duration of the contract is 2 years, subject to the right of the City (at its sole discretion) to exercise its right to extend the Contract by up to 2 years. The maximum length of the contract is therefore 4 years. The annual budget sum for the service is PS200,000 and this cannot be exceeded

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/770b3fe1-eab4-47ba-8f6b-821b8a1dcdd3
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

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
£399,999 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£399,999 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
25 Jan 2022 - 24 Jan 2024 1-2 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
CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TOYNBEE HALL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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