Tender

Independent Advice and Guidance

LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

17 May 2022 at 20:43

Tender Notice
Tender

17 May 2022 at 20:14

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Brent is seeking to contract for an "Independent Advice and Guidance" service aimed at providing high-quality information and support to residents. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically education and training services, and has an estimated contract value of £1,218,100 over a four-year period, starting from 1 September 2022. This tender is currently in the Tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 20 June 2022.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in community support services, such as advice and guidance in areas like benefits, debt management, and employment rights. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the service is designed to be accessible and inclusive for companies capable of delivering professional support across various channels and multiple locations within the borough.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Advice and Guidance

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of high quality information, advice and guidance to residents of the London Borough of Brent. This will be a professional service which is accessible to all and delivered free of charge. The Independent Advice and Guidance (IAG) service will be delivered as a face-to-face service in multiple locations across the borough as well as through a range of channels. The service will be accessible to all sector of the community and will cover a range of topics from benefits advice, debt management, employment rights and many others. The contract will be for a period of two years with the option of two single-year extensions (2+1+1). The maximum contract value will be PS304,525 per annum and PS1,218,100 over the Contract Period. Additional information: The Services to which the Procurement relate fall within the "Light Touch Regime" (LTR) governing procurement of Health, Social, Education and Other Service Contracts.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8908566e-f5a0-41f2-a97a-fd377732d590
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/115af4a7-a70f-4ca6-8b25-58775bed7b07
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,218,100 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2026 4-5 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEMBLEY
Postcode
HA9 0FJ
Post Town
Harrow
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI72 Brent
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
Brent
Electoral Ward
Wembley Park
Westminster Constituency
Brent West

Further Information

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