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SBC1025 Provision of contract for the provision of an accessible financial advice service across Stevenage including specialist housing support

STEVENAGE BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

15 Apr 2026 at 15:17

Award

22 Dec 2025 at 09:57

Tender

20 Oct 2025 at 13:47

Planning

17 Jun 2025 at 12:22

Summary of the contracting process

Stevenage Borough Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "SBC1025 Provision of contract for the provision of an accessible financial advice service across Stevenage including specialist housing support". The contract aims to provide a free, confidential financial advice service, promoting social value by enhancing the well-being of Stevenage residents and reducing hardship. The contract spans an initial period of three years, starting on 1st April 2026, with a possibility of extension for two additional years. This procurement follows an open procedure, ensuring transparency and inclusivity in the selection process, and addresses key sectors such as financial consultancy, administrative housing services, and financial management consultancy. The buying organisation, Stevenage Borough Council, operates in the UKH23 region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses providing services in financial consultancy and social welfare. The contract requires expertise in delivering impartial and comprehensive financial advice, particularly covering debt management, welfare benefits, housing support, and legal issues tied to financial matters. It is an excellent pursuit for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) aiming to expand their footprint in the public sector. The chosen supplier, Stevenage Citizens Advice Bureau, exemplifies how SMEs can successfully leverage such opportunities to combine social value with business objectives. This procurement can open doors for other businesses in the region, offering specialised financial and housing support services to compete in similar tenders.

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Notice Title

SBC1025 Provision of contract for the provision of an accessible financial advice service across Stevenage including specialist housing support

Notice Description

Stevenage Borough Council are currently seeking tenders for the provision of an accessible financial advice service including specialist housing support. The Council requires the provision of a free, tailored and confidential financial information and advice service within Stevenage. This information and advice must be impartial and accessible to all Stevenage residents irrespective of race, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief, disability or socio-economic factors. The service must result in added social value to the residents and town of Stevenage through increased uptake of benefits and other awards, increased wellbeing and life chances for residents, and a reduction in hardship. It must also add value to the work of the voluntary and public sector in tackling issues of social exclusion for residents living across the town. The contract will also cover the requirement for specialist support and advice through a Court Desk Worker and Welfare Benefits Officer. The contract period is for an initial term of 3 years, the Council shall be entitled at its absolute discretion to extend the contract period for a further 2 years. The tender documents can be accessed from the 'My Tenders' area of the Supply Hertfordshire website https://intendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home and selecting the 'View Details' button of this project. Please note the deadline for returns and allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted. Any questions relating to this tender should be made via correspondence on the website and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: The option to extend up to a further 2 years

Planning Information

Documents and further details available via https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home Submission of the Supplier Questionnaire (please see Appendix A - separate MS Word document) following instructions in Section 10. Supplier Questionnaire must be received by 12.00 midday on Tuesday 8th July 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054e3d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034384-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

75123000 - Administrative housing services

79412000 - Financial management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£805,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£805,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£805,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£805,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
22 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
22 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-11-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STEVENAGE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
STEVENAGE
Postcode
SG1 1HN
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

Local Authority
Stevenage
Electoral Ward
Old Town
Westminster Constituency
Stevenage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STEVENAGE CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU TRADING AS CITIZENS ADVICE STEVENAGE

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