Planning

NAC/1107 - Provision of Employee Loans and Financial Education Services

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

25 Jul 2018 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North Ayrshire Council is initiating a planned procurement process for the "NAC/1107 - Provision of Employee Loans and Financial Education Services." This service aims to support the financial wellbeing of North Ayrshire Council’s employees by offering affordable loans and educational resources. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with a future notice anticipated on 6th August 2018. The service will be delivered at locations within the North Ayrshire region, and it is classified under the services category, specifically targeting general public services.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the financial services and educational sectors, particularly those specializing in employee benefits, personal loans, and financial literacy programs. Companies that can provide accessible, low-cost lending solutions and quality financial education services tailored to diverse employee needs would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Suppliers focusing on inclusivity, particularly for underrepresented employee groups, can find valuable prospects in this procurement process to grow their business footprint in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NAC/1107 - Provision of Employee Loans and Financial Education Services

Notice Description

North Ayrshire Council has identified an opportunity to introduce an Employee Loan and Financial Education Service. The service should be accessible to a wide range of employees and delivered in line with all relevant law and guidance. This procurement aims to complement the employee benefits already offered by North Ayrshire Council.

Lot Information

Lot 1

North Ayrshire Council has identified an opportunity to introduce an Employee Loan and Financial Education Service. North Ayrshire Council intend to appoint a single supplier to deliver the following services: 1. Providing accessible, affordable low-cost loans to employees of North Ayrshire Council which can be paid back via salary deductions. The loans should be made available to a wide range of employees including but not limited to employees on low incomes, employees with no credit history, employees aiming to consolidate high cost debt and/or increase disposable income. The supplier must assess the feasibility of loans on a case by case basis in line with law and guidance. 2. Providing a financial education service. Financial education services must be accessible to a wide range of employees including but not limited to shift based employees, manual workforce employees and employees with no internet access. This proposal aims to complement the employee benefits already offered by North Ayrshire Council.. Expressions of interest are invited from suitably qualified suppliers for the above requirement. To highlight your interest in this requirement, please record your interest in this notice using the 'record your interest now' button.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000548701
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL326404
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

66100000 - Banking and investment services

66113000 - Credit granting services

66114000 - Financial leasing services

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Aug 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1294310000

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL326404
    NAC/1107 - Provision of Employee Loans and Financial Education Services - North Ayrshire Council has identified an opportunity to introduce an Employee Loan and Financial Education Service. The service should be accessible to a wide range of employees and delivered in line with all relevant law and guidance. This procurement aims to complement the employee benefits already offered by North Ayrshire Council.

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