Tender

Personal Budgeting Support Universal Credit full service

GREAT YARMOUTH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

16 Feb 2018 at 14:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Great Yarmouth Borough Council is seeking contractors for the "Personal Budgeting Support Universal Credit full service" tender. This service is aimed at assisting Universal Credit Full Service claimants in managing their monthly payments and prioritising essential bills. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 28 February 2018. The contract will commence on 3 April 2018, lasting for an initial 12 months, with an option to extend for another year based on mutual agreement. The tender is classified under the services industry category of benefit services and will take place in the East of England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in providing financial support services. Businesses focusing on budgeting assistance, financial education, or welfare advice would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. With an expected 380 referrals in the current financial year, this initiative could enable successful bidders to expand their reach and develop long-term relationships with the Council and the local community.

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Notice Title

Personal Budgeting Support Universal Credit full service

Notice Description

PBS is offered to all Universal Credit Full Service claimants when they transition to UC. This is to support claimants to manage their monthly payments and prioritise essential bills such as rent/utilities. The Council are seeking to appoint a suitable contractor to provide this service for an initial period of 12 months with an option to extend for a further 12 months on agreement by both parties. For the current financial year the total amount of PBS referrals expected is 380 at funding paid per referral of PS25.66. This procurement is being undertaken through the Council's ProContract portal please use the following link to register your interest, answer the on-line questions and submit your response: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=79b49a65-2313-e811-80ea-005056b64545

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a16fd5bf-94e1-42a3-87d1-6d2d797e222f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcc127b5-5c5f-4300-9e10-36a1016d2934
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
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75310000 - Benefit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Apr 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREAT YARMOUTH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GREAT YARMOUTH
Postcode
NR30 2QF
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Great Yarmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Great Yarmouth

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