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Access to independent financial information and advice under the Care Act 2014

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

20 Aug 2018 at 14:17

Award Notice
Tender

12 Apr 2018 at 11:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Gloucestershire County Council commissioning a service titled "Access to independent financial information and advice under the Care Act 2014." This initiative aims to provide personalised information and advice to residents of Gloucestershire who are managing their care and support preparedness. The tender was published on 12 April 2018 and is valued at £350,000, with the tender period concluding on 22 May 2018. The service falls within the financial and insurance services category, with delivery expected in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contracting authority has chosen an open procedure for this procurement process.

This procurement opportunity offers substantial potential for businesses specialising in financial advisory services, social work, and related sectors, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector organisations (VCSEs). Given the context of the Care Act 2014, businesses that can provide tailored financial advice and support services will be well-positioned to compete effectively. Successful participation in this contract could significantly enhance business growth and visibility in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Access to independent financial information and advice under the Care Act 2014

Notice Description

The Council wishes to commission a service that will provide tailored and personalised information and advice for Gloucestershire people who are planning, preparing, and paying for their care and support needs. This is as part of Gloucestershire County Council's (the Council) response to meeting its duty to facilitate access to independent financial information under the Care Act 2014("the Care Act"). For the full ITT, including the specification, minimum requirements and tender documents please log into www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk. The deadline for the return of tenders is the 22nd May at 10am.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b1c88fe3-6a4a-4923-beba-0e002fe99644
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62e62fa8-97d1-44b2-806d-b92a87ea304d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20187 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2018 - 30 Jun 2024 Over 5 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
GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2TG
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE CARE ADVICE LINE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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