Tender

P0611 - Welfare Benefit and Debt Advice Services

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

12 Aug 2019 at 17:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council is seeking tenders for the "P0611 - Welfare Benefit and Debt Advice Services" contract, which falls under the provision of services to the community category. This procurement is in the Tender stage, with the deadline for submitting bids set for 6th September 2019 at 12:00 hours. The contract, which is set to commence on 1st October 2019 and will last for 1.5 years with a potential one-year extension, will require providers to offer services across various locations in Birmingham, including geographical areas and citywide telephone advice. The procurement method is open, conducted under an open procedure above the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the public sector, particularly those specialising in social services, welfare support, and community outreach. Providers who can efficiently manage multiple service locations and offer accessible advice to citizens are well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and organisations with expertise in welfare benefits and debt advice will find this both a lucrative and impactful opportunity to grow their services within the Birmingham region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P0611 - Welfare Benefit and Debt Advice Services

Notice Description

Birmingham City Council invites organisations to tender for welfare benefits and debt advice contracts. The Council are looking to commission independent advice providers to deliver advice services relating to welfare benefits and debt to the citizens of Birmingham, the following contracts are available for tender: Face to face advice service - Four individual geographical contracts are available (North, South, East, West & Central). The expectation is that the successful provider would deliver welfare benefits and debt advice services from a minimum of three locations within that specific geographical area. (This could include such venues as GP surgeries, libraries, community centres and/ or Job Centres.) The exact venues would need to be identified by the successful provider and ensure a good spread across the area in order to provide ease of access for citizens of that area. Please note: A bidder can be awarded a maximum of two geographical areas. Telephone Advice Service - To deliver a citywide telephone advice service (welfare benefits and debt advice) to Birmingham based citizens. Tribunal Representation Service - Tribunal Representation Services for any welfare benefit that provides an independent right of appeal. The contracts will all be for 1 1/2 years commencing on the 1st October 2019 with an option to extend for a further year, subject to satisfactory performance and budget availability. TUPE may apply. If you are interested in quoting please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal:-. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register as a bidder. We will send you a log on and password so you can download the Invitation to Tender document and supporting information; your completed ITT should be returned by 1200hrs on 6th September 2019 using the Supplier Portal. Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b910ac1c-3e33-4f99-9915-52ed5699f97c
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 1-2 years
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
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B4 7WB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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