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MID-18-37 - Money Welfare & Advisory Services

MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns the contract titled "MID-18-37 - Money Welfare & Advisory Services," initiated by Midlothian Council, located at Midlothian House, Buccleuch Street, Dalkeith, EH22 1DN. This tender, classified under the services category, primarily aims to provide impartial, free, and confidential advice for residents concerning debt issues, welfare benefits, and housing. The procurement follows an open tender method, which was previously active and has now been awarded, with the contract valued at £750,000 and signed on 3rd April 2019.

This opportunity presents significant avenues for growth for businesses specialising in advisory services or financial consulting, particularly those experienced in welfare benefits and debt management. Companies with a focus on community services and those that can demonstrate a commitment to impactful social outcomes will find this tender aligns well with their expertise. The established contractor, Dalkeith CAB, has emerged from this process, signalling the potential for collaborative partnerships or competitor engagement in future contracts within the region.

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Notice Title

MID-18-37 - Money Welfare & Advisory Services

Notice Description

To provide an impartial, free and confidential advice service open to all residents in Midlothian, which will primarily focus on advice relating to debt / money issues, welfare benefits and tax credits, and housing.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To provide an impartial, free and confidential advice service open to all residents in Midlothian, which will primarily focus on advice relating to debt / money issues, welfare benefits and tax credits, and housing.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000560960
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY354536
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
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

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
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 20196 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
MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
barbara.foxwell@midlothian.gov.uk, hayley.bell@midlothian.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1312707500, +44 1312713664

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DALKEITH CAB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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