Tender

Hounslow Social Welfare Advice Service

LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW

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14 Nov 2019 at 09:58

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hounslow is seeking tenders for the "Hounslow Social Welfare Advice Service," an initiative aimed at providing independent, confidential, and free advice to residents facing social welfare issues such as welfare benefits, debt, housing, and employment. This tender, classified under the CPV category of social work and related services, has a total contract value of £1,300,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period will close on 18 December 2019. The contract is set to commence on 1 April 2020 and will run until 31 March 2024, with delivery to be based in London, United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on social services, legal advisory, and consulting, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that meet the criteria outlined in the specifications. Interested businesses should consider how their expertise in social welfare advice and support can align with the needs of Hounslow residents, thereby contributing to the overall improvement of community welfare while also fostering their business growth.

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Notice Title

Hounslow Social Welfare Advice Service

Notice Description

Providers are invited to tender to deliver an independent, confidential and free advice and support service that helps the London Borough of Hounslow residents solve their social welfare problems (in relation to welfare benefits, debt, housing, employment, consumer issues, family and relationships, discrimination and immigration), meeting the service purpose and requirements set out by Hounslow Council in this specification. The working purpose of the service, expressed from the perspective of Hounslow residents is: "Help me to solve my problems and improve my life by giving me the right advice and support at the right time.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d8dea99-0545-4e16-b9ca-141600ad21d4
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2024 4-5 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tracey.williams@hounslow.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
TW3 3EB
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Hounslow
Electoral Ward
Hounslow West
Westminster Constituency
Feltham and Heston

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