Planning

Prior Information Notice: 409 - Welfare and Debt Advice & Information Service

WIGAN COUNCIL

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Planning

21 Jul 2023 at 12:01

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is currently in the planning stage. Wigan Council has issued a Prior Information Notice titled "409 - Welfare and Debt Advice & Information Service". The council seeks to establish a contract for welfare benefit, information, and debt advice services within England, United Kingdom. The anticipated service commencement date is 1st April 2024, with a deadline for expressions of interest set for 18th August 2023. The contract value is £450,000, and the procurement method specified is a soft market testing exercise.

This tender by Wigan Council presents an opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs specializing in financial and insurance services to compete for a contract aimed at providing welfare and debt advice services. Businesses offering expertise in benefits, debt, employment, health and social care, housing, and immigration are well-suited to address the council's Deal 2030 priorities and support residents in navigating financial challenges. The contract duration spans 3 years, potentially extending to 5 years, aligning with the council's objectives of maximising income, reducing debt, and improving accessibility to essential support services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Prior Information Notice: 409 - Welfare and Debt Advice & Information Service

Notice Description

Wigan Council wishes to establish a contract for the provision of welfare benefit, information and debt advice services across the borough. The contract will be for a period of 3 years with potential 12-month contract extensions. Therefore, potentially a 5-year contract term (if extension clause exercised). The service will commence on 1st April 2024 and the successful bidder will be required to provide advice and support to residents aimed at maximising income and reducing debt and homelessness. The services should be easily accessible across the borough and deliver positive outcomes including increased income for the council and a reduction in demand for public services. The service is required to support our Deal 2030 priorities and address issues linked to the cost-of-living crisis and any future economic challenges. It should provide independent and impartial advice that is efficient and effective in preventing and reducing the problems faced by residents in relation to, but not limited to: * benefits * debt * employment * health and social care * housing * immigration Please note, this is a soft market testing exercise and the deadline for expressions of interest in this opportunity is 12pm on Friday 18th August 2023.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dac8e5e-0ee9-4e6d-a083-0c7afbbcec16
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Aug 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WIGAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Anthony Baker
Contact Email
anthony.baker@wigan.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+447740040805

Buyer Location

Locality
WIGAN
Postcode
WN1 1YN
Post Town
Wigan
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Wigan
Electoral Ward
Wigan Central
Westminster Constituency
Wigan

Further Information

Notice Documents

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