Tender

Welfare Benefits, Debt and Budgeting Advice Services

TORUS62 LIMITED

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Tender

31 Jan 2023 at 19:05

Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation, Torus62 Limited, is seeking bids for a contract titled "Welfare Benefits, Debt and Budgeting Advice Services" in the services industry category. The procurement stage is active with a tender value of £1,160,000. The contract period is 720 days with an end date of March 2, 2023, and bids must be valid until May 1, 2023. The location for service delivery is North West (England), and the procurement method is an open procedure.

This tender by Torus62 Limited offers an opportunity for businesses, especially small or medium enterprises (SMEs), to compete for providing welfare benefits, debt, and budgeting advisory services. Companies experienced in financial inclusion and customer support would be well-suited to bid. The competitive criteria include quality at 60% and cost at 40%, providing a fair chance for businesses to showcase their capabilities in serving Torus tenants and households.

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Notice Title

Welfare Benefits, Debt and Budgeting Advice Services

Notice Description

Torus is looking to appoint a suitably experienced supplier to provide Welfare Benefits, Debt and Budgeting Advisory Services to Torus Tenants and their households.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Torus are looking to appoint a suitably experienced supplier to provide Welfare Benefits, Debt and Budgeting Advisory Services to Torus Tenants and their households. This service is currently carried out by a mix of our in-house Financial Inclusion Team and outsourced contract. Prevention, education and awareness campaigns for staff and customers also need to be part of the provision, especially when there is a change to benefits or new legislation which will impact customers. Monthly update bulletins of any changes to welfare reform and debt will be required to share with Torus colleagues and stakeholders. Torus' customers comprise of individuals and families who need help with welfare benefits advice, debt advice and budgeting advice. 20% are customer self-referrals via Torus' contact centre or website, whilst the majority i.e. 80% of referrals are received from staff members within the wider Torus Group or by staff from partner agencies working with Torus customers. For the first two years of the contract there will be approximately 3,500 referrals per annum, split between welfare benefits advice, debt advice and budgeting advice. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/A9BG7T635Z

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03a1a5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003003-2023
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75310000 - Benefit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,160,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,160,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TORUS62 LIMITED
Contact Name
Kate Ryan
Contact Email
kate.ryan@wearetorus.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1744417842

Buyer Location

Locality
ST HELENS
Postcode
WA9 1LD
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
St. Helens
Electoral Ward
Peasley Cross & Fingerpost
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

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