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Advice Services - Debt Counselling and Welfare Rights

Argyll & Bute Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Dec 2023 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

18 May 2023 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Argyll & Bute Council has awarded a contract for "Advice Services - Debt Counselling and Welfare Rights" to Argyll & Bute Citizens Advice Bureau. The procurement process was completed on 5th December 2023. The council is based in Lochgilphead, UK, and the contract falls under the services category. The tender was conducted through an open procedure, and the total contract value is £52,750 GBP. The main aim of the contract is to provide debt counselling and welfare rights advice to vulnerable individuals in the Argyll and Bute Council area.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses in the advice services sector, particularly those with experience in debt counselling and welfare rights advice. The Argyll & Bute Council is looking for a single provider to deliver these services in accordance with the Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice Providers. The successful bidder will need to have Financial Conduct Authority authorisation, meet specific insurance requirements, and demonstrate relevant experience. Interested businesses should be prepared to engage with vulnerable groups and uphold the highest standards of advice provision set by the Scottish Legal Aid Board.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Advice Services - Debt Counselling and Welfare Rights

Notice Description

The Council is seeking a single provider of free debt counselling and welfare rights advice with a particular focus on prevention and intervention to people resident in Argyll and Bute Council are who are vulnerable at the point of access. This services will form part of a range of advice services, which will comprise services delivered by free national/local advice resources; the Council/its Partners; other third party agencies and the Provider of services detailed in this contract. This service will be provided in line with the Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice Providers (SNSIAP) and the provider will be accredited by the relevant schemes as administered and introduced by he Scottish Legal Aid Board or equivalent standard.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council is seeking a single provider of free debt counselling and welfare rights advice with a particular focus on prevention and intervention to people resident in the Argyll and Bute Council area who are vulnerable at the point of access. This service will form part of a range of advice services, which will comprise services delivered by free national/local advice resources; the Council/ its Partners' other third party agencies and the Provider of the services detailed in this contract. This service will be provided in line with the Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice Providers (SNSIAP) and the provider will be accredited by the relevant schemes as administered and introduced by the Scottish Legal Aid Board or equivalent standard.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000732450
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC494089
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

75110000 - General public services

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£52,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Oct 20232 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Argyll & Bute Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
Not specified
Postcode Area
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute, TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Argyll & Bute Citizens Advice Bureau

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY478735&idx=2
    12th June 2023 - Updated tender document
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY478735&idx=1
    18th May 2023 - TENDER
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY478735
    Advice Services - Debt Counselling and Welfare Rights - The Council is seeking a single provider of free debt counselling and welfare rights advice with a particular focus on prevention and intervention to people resident in Argyll and Bute Council are who are vulnerable at the point of access. This services will form part of a range of advice services, which will comprise services delivered by free national/local advice resources; the Council/its Partners; other third party agencies and the Provider of services detailed in this contract. This service will be provided in line with the Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice Providers (SNSIAP) and the provider will be accredited by the relevant schemes as administered and introduced by he Scottish Legal Aid Board or equivalent standard.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC494089
    Advice Services - Debt Counselling and Welfare Rights - The Council is seeking a single provider of free debt counselling and welfare rights advice with a particular focus on prevention and intervention to people resident in Argyll and Bute Council are who are vulnerable at the point of access. This services will form part of a range of advice services, which will comprise services delivered by free national/local advice resources; the Council/its Partners; other third party agencies and the Provider of services detailed in this contract. This service will be provided in line with the Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice Providers (SNSIAP) and the provider will be accredited by the relevant schemes as administered and introduced by he Scottish Legal Aid Board or equivalent standard.

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