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Money Management & Advice

BRIGHTON AND HOVE CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

22 May 2026 at 11:54

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

13 May 2026 at 14:10

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

10 Mar 2026 at 16:04

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Brighton and Hove City Council is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process involving services under the "Money Management & Advice" title. This process, located in the UK region UKJ21, aims to fulfil responsibilities under the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005 by providing essential money management services to individuals who lack the capacity to manage their finances. The procurement involves two lots: Lot 1 focuses on money management and cash handling for adults with care needs, while Lot 2 provides money and debt advice for council tenants and leaseholders. The service, scheduled to commence on 1 April 2027, is valued at £4,150,000 and will operate out of a central base in Brighton & Hove. The procurement method is classified as a competitive flexible procedure, adhering to the "light touch" regime, and interested parties should note the future communication scheduled for 13 July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) to expand within the health and social work services industry. Businesses adept in financial advising, especially those with experience in handling the finances of vulnerable populations, will find this opportunity beneficial in establishing or solidifying their market presence. The successful provider will deliver services that not only assist individuals in managing personal funds but also support council tenants in managing debt, therefore contributing to financial resilience within the community. Companies that can demonstrate a commitment to social value, along with a robust understanding of the regulatory requirements surrounding financial assistance, will be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Additionally, the engagement with market players and the procurement process itself provide avenues for stakeholders to influence and refine service delivery approaches, enhancing business scope and impact.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Money Management & Advice

Notice Description

To fulfil our responsibilities under the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005, Brighton & Hove City Council requires a money management service to manage the personal finances of individuals who do not have the capacity to do this for themselves. The provision will be provided to Individuals in the community who for reasons of physical or mental capacity, or safeguarding risk need support in managing their personal finances. The provision will also provide an advice service to handle current debt and reduce future debt risk in council tenants and leaseholders. To fulfil these provisions effectively, the Service will be broken into 2 Lots: Lot 1 - Money Management and Cash Handling for Adults with Care Needs: This Service will focus on access to personal funds for Individuals with eligible social care needs via home cash deliveries, a drop-in cash collection service, as well as the provision of pre-payment cards. The aim is to allow Individuals to live independently, preventing matters of debt leading to housing loss, risk of mental ill health or the need for residential care. Lot 2 - Money & Debt Advice for Council Tenants and Leaseholders: This Service will provide money advice for council tenants and leaseholders who are experiencing, or at risk of, financial difficulty. The Service will support residents to build financial resilience, prevent the escalation of rent and leasehold arrears, and reduce the risk of eviction, forfeiture, or homelessness. The Provider(s) will operate from a central base in Brighton & Hove, which is accessible to the public. This procurement exercise is currently in the planning stage and further information will be shared via notices on Find a Tender when appropriate.

Planning Information

The Council plans to hold a Bidders Briefing on Wednesday 10th of June 2026 at 13:30pm. This Briefing will be delivered via Microsoft Teams. If you are interested in attending this Briefing, please email your interest to procurement@brighton-hove.gov.uk with the Subject "Money Management Bidders Briefing". Once received, you will then be sent a link to the Microsoft Teams meeting.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0666a0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047820-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,150,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRIGHTON AND HOVE CITY 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
HOVE
Postcode
BN3 3BQ
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)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Central Hove
Westminster Constituency
Hove and Portslade

Further Information

Notice Documents

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