Income Maximisation, Welfare and Debt Advice Service

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for an "Income Maximisation, Welfare and Debt Advice Service". This opportunity falls under the services industry category and is intended for the delivery across the city of Edinburgh, located in the region UKM75, Scotland. The Council aims to identify potential providers with the necessary expertise, capacity, and local presence. Key upcoming dates include a Provider Engagement Event on 16 June 2026, hosted online via Microsoft Teams. Interested businesses must submit a completed questionnaire by 12 noon on 18 June 2026. The procurement process is following the OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services guidelines, with a future notice date slated for 7 September 2026.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in public service delivery, particularly those with experience in welfare and debt advice services. Companies with a strong local presence in Edinburgh and capability in income maximisation and support services are well-suited to compete. By engaging in this process, businesses can expand their portfolio and establish strategic partnerships with The City of Edinburgh Council, enhancing growth through public sector collaboration. Organisations interested in this engagement are encouraged to attend the online Provider Engagement Event to better understand the requirements and expectations.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Income Maximisation, Welfare and Debt Advice Service

Notice Description

The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) would like to engage with the market to identify potential providers with the expertise, capability and capacity and a local presence, to deliver an Income Maximisation, Welfare and Debt Advice Service across the city. Please see the attached document titled 'CT1820 PIN' for further detail on the requirement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Please see the attached 'CT1820 PIN' for a description of the future potential contract opportunity.. If after reading the contents of this PIN your organisation is interested in the future potential contract opportunity, please complete the attached Questionnaire and email it to kat.mcclory@edinburgh.gov.uk by 12 noon on Thursday 18 June 2026. Questionnaires received after this date may not be considered.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000833916
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557403
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
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
5 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Sep 20263 months to go
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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