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Award

05 Jun 2026 at 14:42

Summary of the contracting process

Torridge District Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of two full-time equivalent Money and Debt Advisors to assist vulnerable customers of Housing Options. The contract, under a direct procurement method without competition due to its below-threshold value, has been awarded to NAVIGATE, a large-scale supplier with a presence in Bridgwater, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the services category, particularly targeting health and social work services as well as other community, social, and personal services, with an active contract period from 27th May 2026 to 26th May 2029. This initiative is supported by the legal framework under the light-touch regime.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialised in social work and community services to engage in public sector contracts by providing vital support to vulnerable populations. Although the award was concluded without competition, it highlights a broader sectoral need that could be fulfilled by other enterprises with capabilities in small-scale, targeted community service provisions. Companies focusing on debt counselling, financial advisory services, or charitable social work may find similar future projects to be within their operational scope, contributing to business growth through strategic public service engagements.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Money and Debt Advisors

Notice Description

Provision of 2x FTE Money and Debt Advisors for vulnerable customers of Housing Options.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06af04
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053464-2026
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
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£317,947 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 May 2026 - 26 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TORRIDGE DISTRICT 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
BIDEFORD
Postcode
EX39 2QG
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Torridge
Electoral Ward
Bideford North
Westminster Constituency
Torridge and Tavistock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NAVIGATE

Further Information

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