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Money and Welfare Advisory Services

SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Borders Council has recently completed a tender process for the "Money and Welfare Advisory Services," which aims to provide welfare and financial advice to the public within the Scottish Borders. This procurement was conducted using an open procedure method and falls under the services category. The key dates include the contract signing on 1st July 2017, and the tender's original announcement occurred on 7th December 2017. The relevant geographical location for the service is the Scottish Borders region (UKM91).

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in welfare and financial advisory services, particularly those with experience in community outreach and support for vulnerable populations. Firms equipped to assist adult victims of domestic abuse would be highly suited to compete for future contracts of this nature. Additionally, the Central Borders Citizens Advice Bureau, which secured this award, highlights the potential for large-scale organisations to engage in similar bids, fostering business growth within the sector.

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Notice Title

Money and Welfare Advisory Services

Notice Description

To provide a welfare and financial advise to the Public within the Scottish Borders.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To provide a community outreach service to adult victims of domestic abuse across the Scottish Borders

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000521116
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC303459
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£482,400 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@scotborders.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1835824000

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS
Postcode
TD6 0SA
Post Town
Galashiels
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders

Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Selkirkshire
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CENTRAL BORDERS CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU

Further Information

Notice Documents

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