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Tender

09 Jul 2026 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

Phoenix Community Housing is seeking tenders for an "Independent Debt Advice Service" with a contract period from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2029. The service is to be provided in London, UK, both in-person and via telephone, focusing on financial and legal advisory sectors. The open procurement method falls under the "services" category and is managed through an open procedure below the threshold. Key deadlines include the tender period ending on 30th July 2026. This opportunity is classified under CPV codes 66000000 and 79140000, indicating a focus on financial and insurance services, as well as legal advisory services.

This tender offers businesses specializing in financial and legal advisory services a substantial opportunity to expand by providing valuable advice to residents over a three-year period. Companies adept at delivering quality debt advice and boasting strong communication capabilities are well-suited to compete for this contract. It particularly encourages participation from Virtual Corporates and Social Enterprises (VCSE), promoting sustainable community involvement and development. The specified contract value ranges from a minimum of £45,000 to a total estimated value of £54,000, making it an enticing opportunity for businesses aiming at strategic growth in the financial services industry.

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Notice Title

Independent Debt Advice Service

Notice Description

Provision of independent debt advice service to residents on a three year contract. To be delivered in person at our office and via telephone.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ca20d55c-9fb8-4cd4-81f6-017fda0f9bc8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01e2651a-e4cb-4f23-beef-5eb02d4af356
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

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


CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£54,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 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
PHOENIX COMMUNITY HOUSING
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE6 2RP
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Lewisham
Electoral Ward
Catford South
Westminster Constituency
Lewisham East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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