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Provision of Financial Advice and Support Service

BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Bridgend County Borough Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a Financial Advice and Support Service. The purpose of this service is to assist residents within Bridgend County Borough who are experiencing financial hardships, including debt problems, financial difficulty, unemployment, and the inability to manage finances effectively. This procurement falls under the 'Health and social work services' category and aims to provide guidance and support to those in poverty or at risk of poverty. The contract was awarded to Bridgend County Borough Citizens Advice Bureau, and the agreement was signed on 1st October 2024. The procurement process followed an open method and concluded with the award stage on 15th October 2024. This initiative supports the Council’s duties under various Welsh legislative acts, including The Housing (Wales) Act, Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act, and Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social work services and financial counselling. Companies adept at providing holistic financial guidance, managing debt relief programmes, or offering tailored advice to individuals on benefits can find lucrative engagements through such contracts. The contract with Bridgend County Borough Citizens Advice Bureau highlights the Council's preference for organisations proficient in alleviating financial distress within the community. Businesses that can present innovative solutions to support individuals in financial hardship and assist in their financial stability will be well-suited to participate in similar procurement processes in future.

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Notice Title

Provision of Financial Advice and Support Service

Notice Description

Bridgend County Borough Council wishes to Award this service which will assist service users who reside within Bridgend County Borough who are in poverty or at risk of poverty due to any number of reasons, which may include:* Debt problems* Financial difficulty* Unemployment (claiming benefits, including Universal Credit (UC))* Inability to budget or manage finances effectively* Those experiencing 'in work poverty'* Those requiring information and support to undertake employment better off calculations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-143660
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=143660
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312310 - Guidance services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Helen Watkins, Phil Davies
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
+44 1656643643

Buyer Location

Locality
BRIDGEND
Postcode
CF31 4WB
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bridgend
Electoral Ward
Bridgend Central
Westminster Constituency
Bridgend

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU

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