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Portsmouth Advice Service 2022 - AWARD

PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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26 Aug 2022 at 13:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The Portsmouth City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of an open access social welfare advice service for adults in Portsmouth. The contract is valued at approximately £295,000 per year, totalling £1,475,000 over a maximum 5-year term. The service is designed to offer expert advice on various areas such as housing, welfare benefits, debt, and employment rights. Tenderers are required to provide their own accommodation centrally located in Portsmouth. The contract was awarded on 5th August 2022, with the service commencement targeted for 1st November 2022.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in guidance and counselling services to provide valuable support to the Portsmouth community. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. Businesses with expertise in social welfare advice, housing, income maximisation, and general family support are well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procurement method allows for fair competition among qualified suppliers, fostering innovation and service excellence within the industry category.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Portsmouth Advice Service 2022 - AWARD

Notice Description

Portsmouth City Council ('the council') is inviting tenders from suitably qualified suppliers to provide an open access social welfare advice service for adults in Portsmouth. This will provide an opportunity for specialist and generalist advice to improve outcomes and maximise use of resources for all people living or working within the boundaries of the city, and for Portsmouth City Council tenants living in Havant. The Service will provide expert advice on housing, welfare benefits, debt, income maximisation, employment rights, general family issues, and consumer issues, and general advice on other queries, such as access to services and support. The overarching aim of the provision is to help prevent further crisis and improve outcomes for the individual whilst helping reduce the need for healthcare, social care and other statutory services. The Service will offer advice in-person from an accessible location or locations in Portsmouth and by telephone, email and other channels that meet the needs of customers. Tenderers will be required to provide their own accommodation for the delivery of this service which must be centrally located and easily accessible. All advice provided must be completely free of charge, confidential and impartial. The awarded provider should expect to receive over 12,000 customer contacts a year. The council is targeting to have awarded the contract on 5 August 2022 to allow for service commencement on 1 November 2022. The contract will be let for an initial term of 3 years which may then run for a further 2 years in increments set by the Council to a total maximum term of 5 years, subject to performance and at the sole option of the Council. The estimated total contract value IRO PS295,000 pa, PS1,475,000 over maximum 5 year contract term. This is based on the current funding for the services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7357bfbd-bae0-4f38-84bc-e84d66879e11
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312310 - Guidance services

85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2022 - 31 Oct 2025 3-4 years
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
PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HAMPSHIRE
Postcode
PO1 2AL
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

YOU

Further Information

Notice Documents

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