Tender

Money Management and Housing (IAG) Bristol

SEETEC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE LIMITED

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28 Oct 2024 at 16:19

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

SEETEC Business Technology Centre Limited (SBTC) is seeking Intervention Partners to provide Money Management and Housing (IAG) services in Bristol, mainly to support participants in the Restart Scheme and Work and Health Programme. The procurement process, which started with a tender published on 28 October 2024, has recently entered the award stage. SEETEC requires a provider to deliver face-to-face, one-to-one appointments to participants at their Bristol office (BS1 2NT) for two days per week starting from 13 January 2025 for an initial 6-month period, with a potential contract extension. Key services include advice on housing and tenancy issues, homelessness, managing debt, benefits, and other employment-related barriers. The procurement method used was an open procedure below the threshold, indicating accessibility for a broad range of suppliers.

This tender offers a valuable opportunity for businesses experienced in supporting economically inactive individuals, ex-offenders, and those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Companies with expertise in financial advice, housing, and social work services would be particularly well-suited. Successful suppliers will be included in SEETEC’s Intervention Partners database, providing a pathway for future contracts and inclusion in SEETEC's 2025 framework without needing to reapply. This engagement can foster business growth by enhancing service portfolios, tapping into continuous demand, and securing long-term collaborative prospects with a leading provider in employability and social care sectors across the UK. Additionally, SEETEC’s standard T&Cs ensure structured payment terms and service evaluation through KPIs and SLAs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Money Management and Housing (IAG) Bristol

Notice Description

Seetec specialise in providing first-class services within the skills and education, employability and health, criminal justice and social care sectors across the UK. It is important to all parts of the Seetec Group that our Partners operate in ways which support our purpose, vision, mission and values. Our purpose: to empower people to discover and realise their unique potential, with every life changed advancing fairer, safer and more prosperous communities. Our vision: to be trusted as the UK and Ireland's most effective provider of services that advance fairer, safer and more prosperous communities. Our mission: Seetec believe everyone has the capability to discover and realise their unique potential. We help people to achieve this through our expertise in the training, skills and services that create lasting change coupled with support that is delivered with empathy, compassion and honesty. We're committed to providing opportunities and support to people from all walks of life and empowering them to shape their own futures. We provide tailored support to help Participants progress in their journey, to deal with their barriers and get into sustainable employment. It is therefore crucial support is accessible and timely. Due to the nature of our delivery, we are seeking Intervention Partners to meet the high demand for information, advice and guidance services to support Participants with a range of barriers. Seetec require a provider who can deliver a generalist advisor to offer face-to-face one-to-one appointments to Seetec participants in Bristol Seetec office (BS1 2NT), 2 days per week. The majority of participants will be unemployed and in receipt of benefits. Seetec staff would be responsible for referring Participants to the provision once a need had been identified. The successful provider will be included onto our database of Intervention Partners delivering bespoke training and support to participants. The support required includes, but is not limited to information, advice and guidance relating to: - housing and tenancy issues - homelessness - managing debt and personal finances - benefits - other issues that might stop participants move into work, like right to work evidence Payment Mechanism: Payment via a Service Fee (to be negotiated). This will be an initial 6-month contract with an option to extend. For clarity, this contract will follow our standard T&Cs and includes monthly invoicing upon delivery of the service and payment on 30-day terms. Seetec reserves the right to add additional locations if the need arises, this will be conducted through discussions with the provider, following a contract variation process. Process for application: - Complete the following MS Forms (https://forms.office.com/e/UpmMyLUgDC ) by the closing date. - Complete and submit the attached Rate Card to Procurement@seetec.co.uk by the closing date. Additional information: Specific requirements and capabilities: - Supplier must be able to deliver money management and housing information and guidance support face-to-face in Seetec's Bristol office 2 days per week, as detailed above. - Supplier must pass the Seetec due diligence process once notified of intent to award (template attached for your information). - Supplier should have experience working with similar cohort of participants (unemployed, economically inactive, ex-offenders, SEND). - Supplier must submit the rate card template provided which should include the full list of services they are able to provide. - Any bids that do not answer all questions or requirements will be immediately discounted, and the supplier will not be notified. Standard T&Cs attached for information in addition to these there will be KPIs and SLAs to include: - Participant progress updates - Participant feedback survey - Bi-monthly MI reporting - Bi-monthly case study This procurement is to deliver services in Bristol, predominantly to support participants on the Restart Scheme and Work and Health Programme. However, referrals may come from the Employability, Business & Training or Communities & Education business units, which trade under the following names: - Seetec Business Technology Centre (SBTC) - Seetec Pluss Ltd - Pluss CIC - NexSphere - Kent, Surrey and Sussex Community Rehabilitation Company Ltd (KSSCRC) Seetec Contracting entity: SBTC (Seetec Business Technology Centre) This procurement is for a specific need. However, Seetec will be launching a framework for Intervention Partners who can deliver support services and training to our participants in 2025. The successful supplier in this bid will automatically be included in Seetec's 2025 framework and we do not envisage you needing to reapply for this. Once on the framework, Seetec reserves the right to direct award future contracts to these Suppliers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e88a9b9a-1950-4b57-98b6-5febcc137978
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48049385-f6e1-4d94-91f7-e4658fe97762
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

64216210 - Value-added information services

75310000 - Benefit services

85000000 - Health and social work 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
28 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Jan 2025 - 10 Jul 2025 6-12 months
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
SEETEC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HOCKLEY
Postcode
SS5 4RG
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Rochford
Electoral Ward
Hockley
Westminster Constituency
Rayleigh and Wickford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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