Tender

Debt Advice Quality Framework Accreditation Scheme

MONEY AND PENSIONS SERVICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

19 Aug 2021 at 14:21

Tender Notice
Planning

16 Aug 2021 at 09:54

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Money and Pensions Service, an arm's-length body sponsored by the Department for Work and Pensions, is initiating a tender for the Debt Advice Quality Framework Accreditation Scheme. This procurement, classified under "Other community, social and personal services," is currently at the planning stage, with an expected contract start date of 1st April 2022. The total value of this procurement is £216,000 including VAT. A Supplier Engagement Session will be held on 9th September 2021 to discuss the tender details, and prospective providers must register by 6th September 2021 to participate in this online event.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in debt advice and quality accreditation services. Companies specialising in advisory standards, regulatory compliance, and training for debt advisers would be well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating, businesses can not only gain a long-term relationship with a key governmental authority but also contribute to enhancing the standards of debt advice across the UK, thereby positioning themselves as leaders in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Debt Advice Quality Framework Accreditation Scheme

Notice Description

The Money and Pensions Service, MaPS (the "Authority") is an arm's-length body, sponsored by the Department for Work and Pensions, with a joint commitment to ensure information, guidance and advice is provided to members of the public in the clearest and most cost-effective way. This Early Engagement Notice is to advise prospective providers of the Authority's intention and is not a formal call for tender. The Money and Pensions Service will be issuing a tender for the delivery of Debt Advice Quality Framework Accreditation Scheme. MaPS will be holding a Supplier Engagement Session on Thursday 9th September 2021 via a Teams Meeting. To attend this meeting please follow the registration details provided in section II.2.14. Additional information of this notice.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Money and Pensions Service is statutorily tasked with "set[ting] standards to be complied with by persons providing information or advice in pursuance of the body's debt advice function." MaPS expects their Prime Contractors (and their supply chain, where applicable) to adhere to the MaPS Standards. To accommodate the monitoring of adherence to these standards, regulatory requirements and ensure MaPS funded advisers deliver high quality debt advice, the procured service shall administer the Debt Advice Quality Framework Accreditation Scheme and ensure the above requirements are met. The MaPS Debt Advice Quality Framework comprises of two interlinked and essential parts - the 'organisational' quality framework and the 'individual' quality framework, which together, form our approach to ensuring the high quality of debt advice services in both the free-to-client and fee-charging sectors. Provision of this service includes the following activities: - Accreditation: mapping against the criteria encompassed in the MaPS Debt Advice Quality Framework. - Standards and Codes Reports Checks: an annual check of relevant Third-Party Standard holder's audits, whereby their standards have been assessed as being equivalent to and compliant with the MaPS Debt Advice Quality Framework. - Training: Prepare and deliver refresher training days as and when required for staff from third party standards and membership code holders. To support this service, the supplier will also provide high quality subject matter expertise to the Money and Pensions Service in relation to accreditation of Third-Party Standards/Codes and Third-Party Training/Qualifications, partake in evaluation and continuous improvement activities, as required. MaPS expects the successful service provider to be in place with a contract start date of 1st April 2022 Additional information: MaPS also plan to hold a virtual Debt Advice Quality Framework Accreditation Scheme Market Engagement Session on 09/09/2021, details of which will follow. This will provide an opportunity for potential providers to find out more about the aims of the tender and contract, the process involved as well as network with others. To attend the Debt Advice Quality Framework Assessment Scheme Session, please RSVP by 06/09/2021, with the name, title and contact details for attendees to: Nicholas Cole Manager E. nicholas.cole@maps.org.uk The commissioner reserves the right not to proceed with the Procurement or any part thereof, or change the requirements as necessary at any time.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02d51c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020351-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£216,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Sep 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MONEY AND PENSIONS SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC1N 2TD
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Holborn & Covent Garden
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

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