Award

Citizen Advice Service (Provision of Generalist Social Welfare Advice, Debt, Welfare Benefit and Housing Advice

TRAFFORD COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Apr 2019 at 11:32

Tender

18 Nov 2018 at 16:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Trafford Council is currently seeking proposals for the provision of a Citizen Advice Service, focusing on generalist social welfare advice, including debt, welfare benefits, and housing support. This tender, part of the health services category, is situated in the North West of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the contract available for a total value of £2,093,000. The tender period has concluded, with submissions due by 23rd December 2018. The awarded contract commenced on 1st April 2019 and runs until 31st March 2022.

This opportunity provides a significant avenue for businesses specialising in social welfare and advice services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies poised to offer independent and effective support in areas such as benefits, debt management, employment consulting, and housing advice would find this contract to be well aligned with their services. Engaging in this procurement process could position these businesses for growth and enhance their community impact.

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Notice Title

Citizen Advice Service (Provision of Generalist Social Welfare Advice, Debt, Welfare Benefit and Housing Advice

Notice Description

Rochdale, Stockport and Trafford Councils are committed to providing a high quality general advice and welfare advice services. These services will play an important role in maximising people's independence and help prevent reliance and dependency on more intensive care and support. The service aims are to provide independent impartial advice that is efficient and effective in preventing and reducing the problems faced by citizens in relation to (but not limited to): * benefits * debt * employment * health & social care * housing * immigration A further description of the service aims, objectives and outcomes is detailed in the specification.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d42ef9a6-5d64-41f7-b31f-b03fa1268596
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a2ae3ca-57c2-4cca-b8e4-e650e9a62977
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,093,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,953,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRAFFORD COUNCIL
Contact Name
Lynda Brookes
Contact Email
lynda.brookes@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7876442963

Buyer Location

Locality
STRETFORD
Postcode
M32 0TH
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Gorse Hill & Cornbrook
Westminster Constituency
Stretford and Urmston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PENNINE WEST CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU

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