Award

409 - Welfare Benefits, Information and Debt Advice Services

WIGAN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Jan 2024 at 12:52

Tender

22 Sep 2023 at 10:03

Summary of the contracting process

Wigan Council is seeking to establish a contract for welfare benefit, information, and debt advice services in the financial and insurance services category. The contract will last for 3 years with potential extensions, starting from 1st April 2024. This contract aims to support Deal 2030 priorities by providing independent and efficient advice to residents, addressing issues such as benefits, debt, and housing.

This procurement opportunity offers a chance for businesses, especially those in financial and insurance services, to provide valuable support to Wigan Council and local residents. The tender process is currently in the planning stage, utilising an open procedure, with the submission deadline set for 10th November 2023. Businesses with expertise in advising on benefits, debt management, and social care are well-suited to compete and contribute towards the council's objectives for enhanced resident support.

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Notice Title

409 - Welfare Benefits, Information and Debt Advice Services

Notice Description

Wigan Council wishes to establish a contract for the provision of welfare benefit, information and debt advice services across the borough. The contract will be for a period of 3 years with two separate 12-month contract extensions. Therefore, potentially a 5-year contract term (if extension clause exercised). The service will commence on 1st April 2024 and the successful bidder will be required to provide advice and support to residents aimed at maximising income and reducing debt and homelessness. The services should be easily accessible across the borough and deliver positive outcomes including increased income for the council and a reduction in demand for public services. The service is required to support our Deal 2030 priorities and address issues linked to the cost-of-living crisis and any future economic challenges. It should provide independent and impartial advice that is efficient and effective in preventing and reducing the problems faced by residents in relation to, but not limited to: * benefits * debt * employment * health and social care * housing * immigration

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement followed the FTS Open Tender procedure.

Renewal: The contract will be for a period of 3 years with two separate 12-month contract extensions. Therefore, potentially a 5-year contract term (if extension clause exercised).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0402ef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002732-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,250,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WIGAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr. Anthony Baker
Contact Email
anthony.baker@wigan.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7740040805

Buyer Location

Locality
WIGAN
Postcode
WN1 1YN
Post Town
Wigan
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Wigan
Electoral Ward
Wigan Central
Westminster Constituency
Wigan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CITIZENS ADVICE SERVICE IN THE BOROUGH

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