Planning

Adur & Worthing Homlessness and Debt

ADUR AND WORTHING COUNCILS

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Planning

11 Sep 2024 at 18:05

Summary of the contracting process

Adur and Worthing Councils are in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Adur & Worthing Homelessness and Debt." This project is categorised under research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV code: 73000000) and aims to support homelessness prevention and debt relief using the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The procurement seeks to commission a service and content design project focusing on three resident groups: those at risk of homelessness in Worthing, Adur Homes tenants experiencing financial vulnerability, and people in early-stage debt related to rent and Council Tax. The project is to be completed by 31st March 2025, with an available budget of £60,000 to £80,000. Expressions of interest must be submitted by 25th September 2024. The buying organisation, Adur and Worthing Councils, is located in Worthing, West Sussex (South West, region UKJ27).

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in service design, research, and consultancy, particularly those experienced in social issues such as homelessness and debt management. Suitable businesses could include consultancies with a strong background in social research, local third-sector organisations, and digital service designers capable of delivering user-focused content and communication tools. The project requires close collaboration with the Council and stakeholders, offering the chance to make a tangible impact on local communities while expanding the contractor’s track record in public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Adur & Worthing Homlessness and Debt

Notice Description

Adur and Worthing Councils intend to use part of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund in supporting work around homelessness prevention and debt support. We want to commission a service and content design project work focused on three groups of residents: People at risk of homelessness in Worthing Adur Homes tenants who are experiencing vulnerability, struggling with the cost of living and in early stage debt for their rent People who are in early stage debt, or at risk of debt, for Council Tax The outcomes we want to achieve are: Residents can find the most appropriate help for their situation, including being able to find help themselves online and being able to contact the service where needed Residents contact us as early as possible if they are facing difficulties, so we can work in a preventative way Residents can understand the realistic options for their situation Staff have the tools available to support residents and communicate effectively We want this project to include both discovery and design, ensuring that it delivers tangible change for residents. We are not in a position to make major system changes, and so want this to focus on the areas we can impact now: Discovery with people with lived experience of homelessness or debt, linking with local third sector organisations to support this. We can also share previous relevant work in this area. Co-design based on priorities from the discovery work, which is likely to include: Website content Communication approaches and content (letters, emails, text messages, phone) Team processes, tools and ways of working (across Housing, Council Tax, Benefits and Customer Services teams) The available funding for this work is PS60,000 - PS80,000. Due to the nature of this funding, the project must be completed by 31 March 2025. To be considered for this opportunity contractors should express an interest no later than the 25th of September 2024. Contractors should return their expression of interest to the email address; procurement@adur-worthing.gov.uk the email should include the details of at least 2 examples of similar recently completed projects with reference details which may be visited and contacted by the authority to verify. We may use this information to inform a shortlisting exercise.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A service and contentdesign project work focused on three groups of residents; People at risk of homelessness in Worthing. Adur Homes tenants who are experiencing vulnerability, struggling with the cost of living and in early stage debt for their rent. People who are in early stage debt, or at risk of debt, for Council Tax.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049a27
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029176-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Sep 2024Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ADUR AND WORTHING COUNCILS
Contact Name
Procurement Department
Contact Email
procurement@adur-worthing.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1903221454

Buyer Location

Locality
WORTHING
Postcode
BN11 1HA
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)

Local Authority
Worthing
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Worthing West

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