Planning

MID-18-37 - Money & Welfare Advisory Service

MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL

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Planning

23 Aug 2018 at 00:00

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

The Midlothian Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "MID-18-37 - Money & Welfare Advisory Service", aimed at providing vital advisory services in Midlothian. The procurement falls under the services industry category, with planned activities set to support residents facing financial challenges. Interested parties should note the supplier event scheduled for Monday, 24th September, from 2pm to 4pm at Fairfield House, Dalkeith, EH22 3AA, where they can learn more about the application process. A future notice date is also set for 1st October 2018, indicating further developments in this tender process.

This opportunity is well-suited for businesses specialising in advisory services, particularly those focusing on money and welfare guidance. Organisations with experience in delivering free, impartial advice on financial issues, as well as expertise in working alongside community services, would be prime candidates. With around 2000 people expected to be supported annually, successful providers will have the chance to engage with vulnerable individuals, reinforcing their community involvement and potentially expanding their service capacity in Midlothian.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MID-18-37 - Money & Welfare Advisory Service

Notice Description

To provide Money & Welfare Advisory Services in Midlothian.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Midlothian Council is seeking expressions of interest in the provision of a Money & Welfare Advisory Service. Approach Money & Welfare Advisory services are part of an approach in Midlothian that promotes joined-up, collaborative working that supports citizens within the framework of the Single Midlothian Plan, the shared plan of the community planning partnership. Advice services form a core part of the Plan's commitment to reducing inequalities , where collaboration is pursued through the Midlothian Financial Inclusion Network across an agency network of advice providers working closely with the Council's Welfare Rights service and other relevant services - including Adult Health and Social Care , Children and Families , Housing and Revenues , and Lifelong learning and Employability . Providers will be expected to be able to meet the expectations of the Scottish Government's Common Advice Performance Management Framework (CAPMF), which seeks to capture key performance data for money and welfare rights advice services funded by local authorities on both an in-house and commissioned basis., and have the ability to fulfil quality standards set out in the "Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice Providers: A Quality Assurance Framework 2009" at appropriate levels. Service Delivery Provide free to users' impartial quality confidential advice on a variety of issues including debt, benefits, and employment, housing and consumer rights. Deliver specialist money advice including budgeting, income maximisation, negotiating with creditors, and advice on bankruptcy, debt arrangement scheme and 'mortgage to rent' as well as shared equity. Provide outreach advice sessions including home visits to housebound residents and giving priority to promoting, ensuring and tracking access for residents of areas of concentrated multiple deprivation, recruitment, training and support of volunteers. Have experience of working as a core partner in the Midlothian Financial Inclusion Network part of the Improving Opportunities theme of the Community planning partnership, and demonstrate ability to deliver locally, demonstrating effective links to other Midlothian based services. The Advice Service is expected to work in close partnership with a wide range of community based services to ensure that people are able to access the most appropriate support available within Midlothian. Most people who will be referred will have complex social issues, mental health difficulties and/or a long term condition. It is expected that around 2000 people will be offered assistance each year and that 70% or more will engage beyond an initial contact. There will be a supplier event on Monday 24th September, 2pm to 4pm at Fairfield House, 8 Lothian Road, Dalkeith, Midlothian, EH22 3AA. This event will give you the opportunity to find out in more detail what Midlothian Council is planning to do and also about the procurement rules that will govern the tender process. To book a place please contact Hayley Bell, tel: 0131 561 5446 or email: Hayley.bell@midlothian.gov.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000554856
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG329285
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

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 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
MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Hayey Bell
Contact Email
hayley.bell@midlothian.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1312707500

Buyer Location

Locality
DALKEITH
Postcode
EH22 1DN
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian
Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Dalkeith
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

Further Information

Notice Documents

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