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Alignment of advice services

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Mar 2018 at 00:00

Tender

22 Jan 2018 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

North Ayrshire Council is currently in the active phase of procuring services for the "Alignment of advice services," aimed at providing debt, welfare, and general advice to the public within the North Ayrshire area. The contract, valued at £500,000, is being conducted through an open procedure, with bids due by 26th February 2018. The procurement process is classified under the services category, specifically focusing on general public services and related advice. The buyer's contact information is available through their base at Cunninghame House, Friars Croft, Irvine, KA12 8EE, including an email contact at procurement@north-ayrshire.gov.uk.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advice services, particularly those experienced in welfare and debt management sectors. Firms capable of delivering high-quality advisory services, with the requisite professional certifications and proven track records, are well-positioned to compete for this contract. The contract encourages community benefits and may include requirements for environmental management and safety compliance, making it an attractive project for socially responsible businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in local government contracts.

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Notice Title

Alignment of advice services

Notice Description

Debt welfare and general advice to the general public

Lot Information

Lot 1

North Ayrshire council invites bids to provide welfare, debt advice and general advice to members of the public across the North Ayrshire area

Renewal: 2 years with 2 x 1 year extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000526475
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR314831
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312310 - Guidance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1294324730

Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

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