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Advice and Information Capacity: Cost of Living Crisis

TORBAY COUNCIL

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23 Mar 2023 at 08:45

Summary of the contracting process

Torbay Council has completed the procurement process titled "Advice and Information Capacity: Cost of Living Crisis," aimed at providing advice and guidance on cost of living issues. The contract falls under the Health and social work services industry category (CPV 85000000) and is focused on the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was an open procedure (below threshold). Key dates include the tender period ending on 21 March 2023 and the contract period spanning from 22 March 2023 to 31 March 2025. The total contract value is £501,320, with the minimum contract value being £18,000.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for SMEs and VCSEs. The provision of services to address the cost of living crisis is poised to benefit organisations specialising in social services, community support, and financial advice. Large scale businesses with extensive capabilities in these areas, as well as smaller entities and socially oriented organisations, are well-suited to fulfil the contract requirements. Multiple suppliers, including Age UK Torbay, Brixham Does Care, and Exeter Community Energy Ltd, have been awarded portions of the contract, highlighting the collaborative effort required to address diverse community needs effectively.

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Notice Title

Advice and Information Capacity: Cost of Living Crisis

Notice Description

Advice and guidance on cost of living issues

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7540a2a-2597-4641-a436-2fb7b6f8163f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£501,320 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£438,320 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
22 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 2-3 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
8
Supplier Names

AGE UK TORBAY

BRIXHAM DOES CARE

EXETER COMMUNITY ENERGY

HELE VILLAGE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

I CAN DO THAT! COMMUNITY INTEREST

RIVIERA LIFE LINK

TORBAY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST

TURNING HEADS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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