Award

Debt and Money Advice Service

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Aug 2024 at 11:24

Tender

05 Mar 2024 at 17:41

Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a Debt and Money Advice Service in Buckinghamshire, with a service start date set for 1 August 2024. The procurement falls under the health and social work services category (CPV: 85000000), aiming to deliver comprehensive debt advice, welfare benefits, money management, budgeting, and preventative services. TUPE regulations may apply, as noted in the contract details. The contract term is 5 years, with an optional extension of 2 years, initially valued at GBP 2,406,834.29. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the contract was signed on 18 July 2024, marking the completion of the award stage.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for firms operating within the realms of financial consultancy, social work, and community services (CPV codes: 66171000, 85300000, 98000000). The awarded contract, held by Citizens Advice Buckinghamshire Ltd, reflects a need for a responsive and flexible service to meet the diverse needs of Buckinghamshire residents. Businesses with expertise in debt and money advice, financial consultancy, and social support services are well-positioned to compete for similar tenders in the future, providing high-quality advisory services while contributing to community welfare and economic stability.

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Notice Title

Debt and Money Advice Service

Notice Description

Buckinghamshire Council is looking to procure a Debt and Money Advice Service that will provide the following: Debt advice Welfare benefits and advice service Money management and budgeting Preventative services that stop residents getting into debt Agreed routes for signposting to mental health services and/or specialist mental health organisations The successful provider of this contract will be responsible for the delivery of a high-quality specialist debt and money advice service in Buckinghamshire, that is responsive and flexible to meet the diverse needs of our residents. Buckinghamshire Council is of the view that TUPE may apply. The contract term is 5 + 2 years. The anticipated service start date is 01/08/2024.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Buckinghamshire Council is looking to procure a Debt and Money Advice Service that will provide the following: Debt advice Welfare benefits and advice service Money management and budgeting Preventative services that stop residents getting into debt Agreed routes for signposting to mental health services and/or specialist mental health organisations The successful provider of this contract will be responsible for the delivery of a high-quality specialist debt and money advice service in Buckinghamshire, that is responsive and flexible to meet the diverse needs of our residents. Buckinghamshire Council is of the view that TUPE may apply. The contract term is 5 + 2 years. The service start date is 01/08/2024. Additional information: The total contract value stated in this Contract Award Notice covers the initial 5 years.

Options: The initial contract term is 5-years with the option to extend by a further period of 2-years.

Renewal: Optional extension period of 24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0445d8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024122-2024
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

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,406,834 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Elliot Archer
Contact Email
elliot.archer@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1296382093

Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP20 1UA
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CITIZENS ADVICE BUCKINGHAMSHIRE

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