Planning

Provision of a Financial Well-being and Debt Advice Service in the Borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme 2026 - 2029

THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME

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Planning

28 Jan 2026 at 12:10

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Borough Council of Newcastle-under-Lyme is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Provision of a Financial Well-being and Debt Advice Service in the Borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme 2026 – 2029." This service aims to assist residents with financial management consultancy services. The procurement falls under the services category and is set in Newcastle-under-Lyme, United Kingdom. An initial expression of interest is scheduled, with one-to-one meetings planned for 10th March 2026. Interested parties have until 27th February 2026 to engage in preliminary discussions, with further notice expected by 20th March 2026. The service contract is valued at GBP 252,000, spanning from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2029, with a potential extension until 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial management consultancy services, particularly those experienced in delivering advice on financial well-being and debt. It is an attractive opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) given the focus on community-centric services. Companies with expertise in navigating financial challenges and delivering value to local residents will find this tender especially beneficial, providing a platform for business growth and enhanced community impact.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Financial Well-being and Debt Advice Service in the Borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme 2026 - 2029

Notice Description

The Borough Council of Newcastle-under-Lyme is seeking an experienced provider to continue the delivery of a Financial Well-Being and Debt Advice Service to residents of the Borough.

Planning Information

Initial expression of interest, followed by one to one meetings with interested parties on Tuesday 10th March 2026, to assess their interest, explore options prior to finalising the specification of requirements and publishing the tender notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0610ce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007552-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79412000 - Financial management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Mar 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME
Contact Name
Nadine Burgham
Contact Email
nadine.burgham@newcastle-staffs.gov.uk
Contact Phone
44 01782 742511

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME
Postcode
ST5 1BL
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle-under-Lyme

Further Information

Notice Documents

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