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26 Jun 2026 at 13:31

Summary of the contracting process

Torridge District Council, located in Bideford, UK, initiated a procurement process under the title "Crisis and Resilience Services & Debt and Money Triage for Housing Options Clients," aimed at delivering health and social work services. The procurement, categorised under services, involved the provision of crisis and resilience support, targeting those in need of debt and money advice. This contract, directly awarded below the threshold without competition under the light-touch regime, commenced on 1st June 2026 and will extend until 31st March 2029, with an overall gross value of £246,182.40. The procurement phase is complete, with the award being active, involving the Torridge District Council partnering with ENCOMPASS SOUTHWEST.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies operating within the health and social services sectors. With the focus on delivering specialised debt and crisis management services, businesses specialising in social work, financial advice, and client triage services would find this project aligning well with their expertise. While the contract was awarded directly, organisations with a strong local presence and experience in similar projects might leverage this opportunity to position themselves for future tenders in the region, encouraging further engagement with public authorities like the Torridge District Council.

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Notice Title

Crisis and Resilience Services & Debt and Money Triage for Housing Options Clients

Notice Description

Crisis and Resilience Services & Debt and Money Triage for Housing Options Clients. Signposting and referring services who can provide support including those under the resilience element of the Crisis and Resilience Fund, triaging those requiring debt and money advice, carrying out initial assessments, benefit applications, identifying debt emergencies and providing light touch advice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06be5e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060410-2026
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


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£205,152 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 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
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

ENCOMPASS SOUTHWEST

Further Information

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