Tender

AC1895 Wiltshire Community Advice and Support Services April 2025

WILTSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

26 Sep 2024 at 11:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wiltshire Council is inviting tenders for the "AC1895 Wiltshire Community Advice and Support Services April 2025" project, aiming to deliver high-quality community advice and support services across Wiltshire. This service contract, categorised under financial and insurance services (CPV 66000000) and provision of services to the community (CPV 75200000), will start on 1st April 2025 and run for an initial five years. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a tender submission deadline of 28th October 2024. The open procedure method will be applied, and the total contract value is estimated at GBP 2,860,970. Wiltshire Council is particularly interested in suppliers who can offer accessible, diverse, and inclusive services for all communities in Wiltshire, addressing issues such as benefits, employment, debt, housing, and health.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in community services, particularly those experienced in working with diverse and vulnerable populations. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are highly encouraged to participate, given the procurement’s suitability for these types of organisations. Successful bidders will have the chance to form strategic partnerships with local authorities and community organisations, thereby enhancing their service delivery and expanding their impact. The emphasis on accessibility, efficiency, and quality ensures that suppliers who can efficiently manage resources and maintain high standards are well-positioned to benefit from this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AC1895 Wiltshire Community Advice and Support Services April 2025

Notice Description

Wiltshire Community Advice and Support Services April 2025 Wiltshire Council would like to advise of a tender opportunity for Community Advice and Support Services and is seeking to appoint a Supplier for the delivery of high-quality services across Wiltshire from 1st April 2025 for an initial five year contract. The services will provide free independent advice and support to Wiltshire communities in relation to: - Benefits and tax credits - Work and employee issues - Debt and money - Consumer issues - Family and relationships - Housing and information - Law and courts - Discrimination - Immigration - Health - Unpaid Carers Wiltshire Council are seeking a Supplier who must demonstrate a passion for ensuring an equal, diverse and inclusive approach to ensure all communities regardless of age, race, location and sexuality are considered within this support and the service is accessible. We believe everyone has the right to have services that improve their quality of life and wellbeing as well as a service that they feel comfortable and able to seek advice to promote this. Key objectives for the service include: * Accessibility: Ensuring advice is available to all Wiltshire residents, with particular focus on hard-to-reach groups and vulnerable individuals. * Quality and Impact: Maintaining high standards of advice quality in compliance with national guidelines and best practices. * Efficiency and Cost-Effectiveness: Managing resources effectively to ensure sustainable service delivery. * Partnership Working: Collaborating with local authorities, community organisations, and other stakeholders to maximise the reach and impact of the service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c5f5dd03-8596-4832-b778-f7770146b34d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d4648de-cb8a-43e5-90e9-554fe4815d30
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,860,970 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 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
WILTSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TROWBRIDGE
Postcode
BA14 8JN
Post Town
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
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
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Trowbridge Central
Westminster Constituency
South West Wiltshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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