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THE PROVISION OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL

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27 Jan 2020 at 14:39

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

13 Dec 2019 at 15:24

Tender Notice
Tender

09 Dec 2019 at 09:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Hartlepool Borough Council is inviting tenders for "The Provision of Financial Services," aimed at delivering high-quality, independent financial advice. The contract will start on 1st April 2020 and will span three years, with potential extensions of up to 24 months based on funding and performance. The total estimated value of the contract is £336,000. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, with all tenders required to be submitted via the NEPO Portal by the deadline of 2pm on 17th January 2020. This opportunity falls within the 'Other community, social and personal services' industry category, specifically targeted at suppliers based in the North East region of England.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in social or community-oriented financial services, particularly those offering advice related to benefits such as Personal Independence Payments and Universal Credit. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs), will find themselves well-placed to compete for this contract. By engaging in this tender, businesses can expand their portfolio, enhance their service offerings to vulnerable populations, and contribute positively to community welfare.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

THE PROVISION OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

Notice Description

Hartlepool Borough Council would like to invite tenders for the provision of financial services. The aim of the service is to provide free, confidential, independent, impartial, high quality advice with a focus on but not limited to: - Personal Independence Payments - Attendance Allowance - Council Tax Support - Negotiating housing payments - Universal Credit, - Carers Allowance, - Pension credit, - Tax credit, - Employment and support allowance, - Disability living allowance - Applications and appeals - Debt including bankruptcy/negotiating with creditors/IVAs - Advocacy for people unable to advocate for themselves in benefit appeals - Support to access advocacy services to support in benefit appeals. The Service will be adaptable to change to meet future changes in relevant legalisation The Contract will commence on the 1st April 2020 for a period of 3 years subject to funding with the potential for up to a further 2 x 12 month extensions subject to performance and funding. Additional information: Organisations wishing to register an interest and download the tender documentation, should apply via the NEPO Portal only. www.procontract.due-north.com All completed documentation must be returned via the NEPO Portal Only and by no later than 2pm on Friday, 17th January 2020. For guidance notes on how to register onto the NEPO Portal please follow link below: - https://www.hartlepool.gov.uk/downloads/file/2003/nepo_portal_registration_version_3pdf

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9d92641d-56eb-4848-9ba7-dfef2fedd844
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91621a55-2fea-4cc2-a3bc-16507a4deb54
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£336,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£335,580 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20206 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 2-3 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
HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Karen Cooper
Contact Email
karen.cooper@hartlepool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01429523009

Buyer Location

Locality
HARTLEPOOL
Postcode
TS24 8AY
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Hartlepool
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Hartlepool

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WEST VIEW ADVICE & RESOURCE CENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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