Income Maximisation, Welfare and Debt Advice Service

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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Planning

05 Jun 2026 at 14:03

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council is in the planning stages of a procurement process for the provision of an "Income Maximisation, Welfare and Debt Advice Service" covering the city. Classified under the category of "Other community, social and personal services," this procurement falls under services aimed at enhancing community welfare. The Council, acting as the buying organisation, is seeking expressions of interest from potential providers who can demonstrate expertise and local presence in Edinburgh. A notable event, the Provider Engagement Event, is scheduled to occur online on 16 June 2026 at 10:00 am via Microsoft Teams. Interested parties should register their interest and submit the required questionnaire by 12 noon on 18 June 2026. The procurement is currently in the planning phase, with a future notice date set for 7 September 2026.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in welfare and debt advice services to expand their operations within the UK, specifically targeting the Edinburgh region. Small and medium-sized enterprises with experience in delivering community services and local knowledge will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging with this procurement process could provide businesses with a foothold in the public sector, leveraging their expertise to support community welfare initiatives. The ongoing interaction and communication between potential providers and the Council during the planning phase offer a platform to understand better the Council's requirements, thereby enabling businesses to tailor their service offerings effectively.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Income Maximisation, Welfare and Debt Advice Service

Notice Description

The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) would like to engage with the market to identify potential providers with the expertise, capability and capacity and a local presence, to deliver an Income Maximisation, Welfare and Debt Advice Service across the city. Please see the attached document titled 'CT1820 PIN' for further detail on the requirement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Please see the attached 'CT1820 PIN' for a description of the future potential contract opportunity. Additional information: If after reading the contents of this PIN your organisation is interested in the future potential contract opportunity, please complete the attached Questionnaire and email it to kat.mcclory@edinburgh.gov.uk by 12 noon on Thursday 18 June 2026. Questionnaires received after this date may not be considered.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aef0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053426-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Sep 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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