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UKSPF Debt Support Service - Opportunity Sheffield

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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20 Dec 2023 at 15:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "UKSPF Debt Support Service - Opportunity Sheffield" project, commissioned by Sheffield City Council, involves the provision of a wrap-around service to support the deliverables of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The contracting authority is Sheffield City Council, located in Sheffield, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the award stage, with the contract value at £40,000 in GBP. The procurement method used is a selective process with a tender period ending on 17th November 2023, and the contract period spanning from 1st January 2024 to 31st March 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in community services, particularly debt support services and community action programmes, to compete for the contract. Organisations offering services related to financial advice, debt resolution, and personal finance support are well-suited to compete. Businesses with expertise in delivering 1:1 services for individuals facing financial barriers to employment could benefit from participating in this opportunity with Sheffield City Council as the contracting authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKSPF Debt Support Service - Opportunity Sheffield

Notice Description

This project is part-funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. There is substantial evidence that debt can have a serious impact on people's ability to gain employment. This contract is commissioned as a wrap-around service to support the deliverables of the UK SPF with the aim of reducing debt and tackling money management as being a barrier to entering employment. The Provider shall deliver a priority 1:1 service for referred participants in receipt of the UK SPF Employment Support Service of this same fund whereby financial issues has been identified a barrier to entering the labour market, or who may otherwise benefit from additional support regarding debt or money management to achieve their goal of entering employment or other progression. The service shall provide advice and support regarding a full range of personal finance subjects dependent upon the individual need of the participant, including but not limited to: * An assessment of the needs of the individual and whether the Debt Support Service is appropriate * Universal Credit (eligibility, understanding and support with application) * Other benefits, funds, grants or schemes available now and that become available over the contract term (eligibility, understanding and support with application) * Debt resolution and advice * Positive intervention and coaching * Support with any other financial queries * General financial advice The service shall be available face to face, over the telephone and through video conferencing, led by the need and preferred form of contact by the participant. The service shall be delivered by suitably qualified and experienced individual(s).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08191803-c675-4217-b994-67bd36a28921
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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

85322000 - Community action programme

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialservices@sheffield.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01142735515

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2HH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHEFFIELD CITIZENS ADVICE

Further Information

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