This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jun 2026 at 09:15

Tender

08 Apr 2026 at 14:13

Summary of the contracting process

East Staffordshire Borough Council recently awarded a contract titled "Cost of Living Advisor Service," which aims to support households affected by the cost of living crisis. This contract falls under the services category, specifically business and management consultancy and related services, and is linked to providing professional support to households. The procurement process was conducted as an open competition, below the threshold, and the contract value is set at £192,000, with a duration from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2028. The main activities will be conducted in the UKG2 region. The tendering phase ended on 6th May 2026, with the award made on 15th June 2026.

This tender creates opportunities for organisations specialising in consultancy services to expand their influence and impact. Suitable businesses would be those with expertise in advising households on financial matters and accessing resources, particularly amidst economic challenges. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and organisations capable of providing comprehensive advisory services over an extended period stand to benefit from such contracts. Engaging with public authorities like East Staffordshire Borough Council is an excellent pathway for businesses seeking to enhance their portfolio and contribute positively to community welfare.

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Notice Title

Cost of Living Advisor Service

Notice Description

East Staffordshire Borough Council is seeking to engage a suitably experienced organisation to provide professional and expert support to households affected by the cost of living crisis. It is expected that this will be 1.5 FTE posts for 24 months which will provide direct support with identifying and accessing relevant resources and activities to improve the financial position of the household, as well as providing appropriate referrals into other services as necessary.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067e36
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056036-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST STAFFORDSHIRE 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
BURTON UPON TRENT
Postcode
DE14 2EB
Post Town
Derby
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
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire

Local Authority
East Staffordshire
Electoral Ward
Shobnall
Westminster Constituency
Burton and Uttoxeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CITIZEN'S ADVICE MID MERCIA

Further Information

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