Tender

P0823_2024 - Provision of welfare benefit, debt and housing advice services

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

25 Nov 2024 at 11:07

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council is seeking suppliers for the "P0823_2024 - Provision of welfare benefit, debt and housing advice services." The procurement, categorised under Provision of Services to the Community, focuses on delivering face-to-face advice on welfare benefits, debt, and housing to Birmingham residents, primarily within Community Library Hubs. The tender process is at the "Tender" stage, with important deadlines including the submission of completed tenders by 12:00 PM on 8th January 2025. The contract begins on 1st April 2025 and is set to run for three years, with an option to extend for up to two additional years, divided into four geographical Lots - North, South, East, and West & Central Birmingham.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses within the independent third sector, particularly those specialising in community, social, and personal services. Ideal candidates are those capable of providing a minimum of two full-time advisors per area for at least 48 weeks per year. Given the council's preference for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), businesses in these categories are highly encouraged to apply. Successfully securing the contract can enhance a firm's portfolio and strengthen its position within the public sector service provision market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P0823_2024 - Provision of welfare benefit, debt and housing advice services

Notice Description

The Council wishes to establish a Contract for the provision of welfare benefit, debt and housing advice services. This contract is for independent third sector advice providers to deliver services relating primarily to welfare benefits, debt and housing advice to the citizens of Birmingham via face-to-face advice services. These services will likely be collocated with the Council within Community Library Hubs. There will be flexibility to deal with brief enquiries as well as to provide more detailed casework that delivers sustained improved financial and other outcomes for citizens. The services have been divided into 4 Lots: Lot 1 - Face-to-Face Advice & Area Leadership Role - North Lot 2 - Face-to-Face Advice & Area Leadership Role - South Lot 3 - Face-to-Face Advice & Area Leadership Role - East Lot 4 - Face-to-Face Advice & Area Leadership Role - West & Central The successful supplier will deliver a comprehensive advice service from between two to four Community Library Hubs, determined by the Council, within each geographical area. For the funding available the Council is seeking service providers who can ideally provide a minimum of two full time advisors, or equivalent part time, for a minimum of 48 weeks per year in each geographical area. The Contract will last for 3 years (unless terminated under the terms and conditions of contract) with the provision to extend for up to an additional 2 years subject to requirements and satisfactory performance. A break clause will be within the contract for year-two onwards to reflect the uncertain nature of the Public Health contribution to the overall contract funding. The contract may be awarded to a maximum of 4 supplier(s). Please note TUPE will apply to this contract. The TUPE information will be released to you upon receipt of a signed copy of Appendix 6 - TUPE Confidentiality Agreement. You are advised to fill this in as soon as possible on receipt and return via https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc If you are interested in quoting please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register as a bidder. We will send you a log on and password so you can download the Invitation to Tender document and supporting information; your completed ITT should be returned by 1200hrs on 8th January 2025 using the Supplier Portal. Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/363d8a0a-532d-400d-a9af-40c1a79035d3
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

85000000 - Health and social work services

85312310 - Guidance services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 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
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B4 7WB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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