Award

Advice & Information Service

DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Aug 2018 at 00:00

Tender

23 Apr 2018 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Dumfries and Galloway Council is currently engaged in a procurement process for the "Advice & Information Service," aimed at supplying high-quality information and advice across a range of services such as financial capability, debt management, and advocacy. This open tender is located within the services category and is set to conclude the submission period on 23 May 2018, with an award period commencing on the same date. The activities will be delivered throughout the Dumfries and Galloway region, and the total value of this contract is approximately £4,528,025. Interested parties should note that this procurement is conducted under the open procedure and falls under the auspices of community benefit requirements to enhance social and economic well-being in the area.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in advice services, particularly those with expertise in financial capability and advocacy support. Firms with prior experience in delivering similar services, as well as those possessing the necessary insurance and accreditation, would be well-suited to compete. The contract aims not only to provide essential services but also to engage local service providers capable of contributing to the community’s socio-economic growth, making this an attractive opportunity for innovative and qualified service providers in the region.

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Notice Title

Advice & Information Service

Notice Description

The Advice and Information Service commission aims to provide the people of Dumfries & Galloway with high quality information and advice covering a range of services from promoting and increasing financial capability, reducing unmanageable debt, maximising household income, providing advice, assistance and information, providing tribunal, court representation and advocacy services and appropriate signposting. Services will be delivered face to face, online and telephone from local delivery points across the whole region.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Advice and Information Service commission aims to provide the people of Dumfries & Galloway with high quality information and advice covering a range of services from promoting and increasing financial capability, reducing unmanageable debt, maximising household income, providing advice, assistance and information, providing tribunal, court representation and advocacy services and appropriate signposting. Services will be delivered face to face, online and telephone from local delivery points across the whole region.

Renewal: If the 2 x 12 month extension periods are used renewal will be October 2023

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000540167
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG329076
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

85312310 - Guidance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,528,025 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,528,025 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 May 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20187 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
April 2023

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tracey.cliffe@dumgal.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1387260612

Buyer Location

Locality
DUMFRIES
Postcode
DG1 2HP
Post Town
Dumfries and Galloway
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
Delivery Location
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway

Local Authority
Dumfries and Galloway
Electoral Ward
Nith
Westminster Constituency
Dumfries and Galloway

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317597
    Advice & Information Service - The Advice and Information Service commission aims to provide the people of Dumfries & Galloway with high quality information and advice covering a range of services from promoting and increasing financial capability, reducing unmanageable debt, maximising household income, providing advice, assistance and information, providing tribunal, court representation and advocacy services and appropriate signposting. Services will be delivered face to face, online and telephone from local delivery points across the whole region.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG329076
    Advice & Information Service - The Advice and Information Service commission aims to provide the people of Dumfries & Galloway with high quality information and advice covering a range of services from promoting and increasing financial capability, reducing unmanageable debt, maximising household income, providing advice, assistance and information, providing tribunal, court representation and advocacy services and appropriate signposting. Services will be delivered face to face, online and telephone from local delivery points across the whole region.

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