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Provision of free, impartial, confidential and independent advice.

TORBAY COUNCIL

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03 Oct 2024 at 13:32

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07 Mar 2023 at 09:26

Summary of the contracting process

Torbay Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of free, impartial, confidential, and independent advice aimed at helping individuals overcome various issues such as life events, benefits, debt, disabilities, employment law, and relationships. This tender, classified under the industry category of Other Community, Social, and Personal Services (CPV: 98000000), was designated for delivery in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement, managed through an RFQ under the waiver process, was awarded with an overall budget of £390,192. The contract commenced on 1 April 2020 and is set to conclude on 30 September 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in community support and advisory services, particularly those adept at providing assistance in complex social and legal matters. Suitable candidates for similar opportunities typically include large-scale advisory firms that can deliver tailored support to individuals based on their ability to act independently. Torbay Citizens Advice Bureaux, with a robust local presence, successfully secured this contract, indicating that businesses with established regional experience are well-positioned to compete for similar procurement tenders from Torbay Council and other local authorities.

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Notice Title

Provision of free, impartial, confidential and independent advice.

Notice Description

Grant Funded: free, impartial, confidential and independent advice to help people overcome their problems. Issues covered range from supporting people through or with: * Life events; * Aspects of benefits; * Debt; * Disabilities; * Employment law; and * Relationships. Different levels of support will be provided depending on the individual's ability to act for themselves.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e4fedcaa-dee9-4086-bedc-5c9c2fa89dbf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20306190-baec-4103-8f90-69ff70a74597
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - RFQ under the waiver process
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£390,192 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£390,192 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 30 Sep 2025 Over 5 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
TORBAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Commercial Services
Contact Email
commercial.services@torbay.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01803 208391

Buyer Location

Locality
TORQUAY
Postcode
TQ1 3DR
Post Town
Torquay
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK42 Torbay
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Torbay
Electoral Ward
Tormohun
Westminster Constituency
Torbay

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TORBAY CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAUX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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