Award

Mortgage and Rent Arrears Service (MARAS)

REDCAR AND CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

05 Dec 2025 at 15:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was led by Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council for the project titled "Mortgage and Rent Arrears Service (MARAS)" under the industry category of Financial and Insurance Services. It pertains to the public authority sub-central government area in the United Kingdom, specifically in Redcar, situated in the UKC12 region. The process reached the award and contract stage with the contract signed on 1st October 2025. The contract is valued at £46,585.20 gross and spans from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2026, with the procurement following a direct method, below the threshold, without competition.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in financial and insurance services, particularly those capable of providing support for mortgage and rent arrears. The contract award to CITIZENS ADVICE DARLINGTON, REDCAR AND CLEVELAND highlights the potential for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) to compete effectively in similar tenders. Businesses with expertise in financial consultancy or advisory services, especially those located in or targeting regions within the UKC, would find this segment lucrative for expanding their operations and establishing strong community ties.

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Notice Title

Mortgage and Rent Arrears Service (MARAS)

Notice Description

Contract award for Mortgage and Rent Arrears Service (MARAS)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f009
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080289-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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
£38,821 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
REDCAR AND CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
REDCAR
Postcode
TS10 1RT
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Redcar and Cleveland
Electoral Ward
Coatham
Westminster Constituency
Redcar

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CITIZENS ADVICE DARLINGTON, REDCAR AND CLEVELAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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