Tender

Tenancy sustainment and welfare rights/budgeting services

MAINSTREET CONSULTING

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Tender

04 Feb 2019 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

MainStreet Consulting is facilitating a public procurement process for "Tenancy Sustainment and Welfare Rights/Budgeting Services" located in West Lothian, UK. This open tender aims to provide essential services that support tenants in managing their finances, especially in light of the Welfare Benefit Reform and Universal Credit. The tender period ends on 5 March 2019, with the award period commencing on 6 March 2019. The services are expected to address various needs such as budgeting, debt management, and access to employment opportunities, with a contract period spanning from 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2022.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, financial advisory, and welfare rights, particularly those with experience managing tenancy-related challenges. Companies capable of offering one-on-one advice, financial education, and collaboration with housing authorities will be well-positioned to compete effectively. The inclusion of renewable contract options may also encourage bidding from established firms looking for long-term partnerships in supporting community welfare and housing sustainability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tenancy sustainment and welfare rights/budgeting services

Notice Description

Tenancy Sustainment and Welfare Rights & Budgeting services will become increasingly important to AHA in the coming years, as the full effects of Welfare Benefit Reform (and especially Universal Credit), impact existing and future tenants. High quality support and advice via these two services should help our customers with budgeting, debt management, income maximisation, household tasks, safety and security, and accessing employment opportunities. This will help our tenants meet their own aspirations while helping the Association meet its own financial obligations.

Lot Information

Welfare Rights and Budgeting service

The requirements of the services are to: 1.1 Provide one to one advice and case work services for Almond HA tenants with specific focus on welfare benefits and income maximisation aimed at assisting them to manage their finances and sustain their tenancies. 1.2 Work in collaboration with the Housing Support Manager, Tenancy Sustainment Officer and any external agencies such as Department of Work and Pensions and West Lothian Council; referring tenants where necessary to ensure they receive specialist support needed to address their needs and overcome the challenges they are facing in maintaining their tenancy.

Renewal: Renewable on an annual basis, at the sole discretion of AHA, subject to satisfactory review, and up to a maximum of two extensions.

Tenancy Sustainment Services

The successful service provider will be required to: 1.1 Provide one to one advice and support to assist Almond HA tenants to sustain their tenancies. The postholder will provide a tailored service to tenants at risk of tenancy failure and financial hardship; making best use of referral systems to ensure joint working with internal and external support services. 1.2 Support people who are struggling to sustain their tenancy by helping them to understand their roles and responsibilities as a tenant; how to sustain a tenancy and to encourage and facilitate their independence, quality of life, health and well-being. 1.3 Work in collaboration with the Housing Support Manager, Welfare Benefits and Budgeting Advisor and any external advice agencies such as Furniture Initiatives, Trust and Grant Awarding Bodies; referring tenants where necessary to ensure they receive specialist support needed to address their needs and overcome the challenges they are facing in maintaining their tenancy.

Renewal: Renewable on an annual basis, at the sole discretion of AHA, subject to satisfactory review, and up to a maximum of two extensions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000572307
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB344019
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

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
4 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MAINSTREET CONSULTING
Contact Name
Mark McLintock
Contact Email
mark@mainstreetconsulting.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316232682

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 2DP
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM78 West Lothian
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

Notice Documents

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