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Pluss Specialist Advice Services

SEETEC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE LIMITED

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Award

22 Dec 2021 at 14:20

Award Notice
Tender

03 Dec 2021 at 15:18

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Pluss Specialist Advice Services tender, initiated by Seetec Business Technology Centre Limited, aims to provide essential specialist advisory services in housing, finance, benefits, and debt support across the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £120,000, has an active award status and runs from 15th December 2021 to 31st March 2023. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing multiple contracts to be awarded within the specified budget. Interested suppliers were required to submit expressions of interest by the deadline of 8th December 2021, demonstrating their experience and delivery plans for the required services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the service sector, particularly those specialising in welfare support, housing advisory, and financial counselling. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are especially well-suited to participate due to the demand for hands-on, personalised support services. Companies that can provide 1:1 consultations via various communication methods such as telephone, email, or video call are likely to excel in this competitive tendering environment, making it a valuable avenue for growth and community impact.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pluss Specialist Advice Services

Notice Description

We have identified a need for Participants within this programme to have access to a service that will provide specialist advice across the south-west region covering the following key areas: Housing: advice for housing issues, access to accommodation/homelessness, preventing homelessness, landlord disputes etc. Finance, benefits, and debt support and advice The service required is as follows: The capacity to receive up to 80 referral per month for a period through to March 2022 and will be expected to take a mix of standard referral and urgent referrals. A standard referral will be contacted within 5 working day of referral and will not be at immediate risk / in crisis. An urgent referral will be contacted within 2 working days of referral and be reserved for participants in crisis and/or at immediate risk of any of the following ... Housing - Eviction hearing or hearing date, or illegal eviction. Income - No income or expected income including benefit sanction. Debt - Physical bailiff visit The service required is 1:1 to participants delivered either by telephone, email, or video call (participants preference) whereby specific specialist information, advice and guidance is given based on the needs of the individual. Each information, advice and guidance sessions are expected to last between 60-90 minutes for each participant referred. Additional information: Seetec Pluss delivers Employment Programmes in South-West England. We provide tailored support to help Participants get back into work. We undertake a personal assessment and support to identify goals, develop a return-to-work plan and access additional help if needed. For example, mental health, or wellbeing support. Please note more than one contract could be awarded within the cost envelope. Contracts will be issued on a maximum fixed amount, with a detailed specification based on the offer agreed. Expressions of Interests will be required to: * Outline and evidence your experience in delivering the services outlined above * Illustrate your proposed delivery which meets the minimum requirements * Provide an indicative price This will be used to shortlist partners for evaluation and due diligence before any contract award is made. Please register your interest via POP (https://www.seetec.co.uk/partners) and complete an Expression of Interest. NOTE - If you are not currently already registered on POP, you will need to register in order to log in and access the opportunity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f7289dd0-dd67-42d7-9b67-53769297a545
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/786e693e-35ab-4367-b955-8063fca0d253
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98111000 - Services furnished by business organisations

98112000 - Services furnished by professional organisations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 1-2 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
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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Rochford
Electoral Ward
Hockley
Westminster Constituency
Rayleigh and Wickford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WILTSHIRE CITIZENS ADVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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