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title: "The Provision of Advice and Inclusion Service"
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buyer: "CHELTENHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# The Provision of Advice and Inclusion Service

Buyer: CHELTENHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-005a56ce-c035-487a-8c29-597c980bedb5

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## Summary

The Cheltenham Borough Council is currently seeking proposals for "The Provision of Advice and Inclusion Service," a project aimed at commissioning advisory services related to debt management, financial and digital inclusion, benefits support, and housing rights advocacy. This procurement falls within the category of Other community, social and personal services, with a total contract value of £540,000, and a minimum budget of £500,000. The tender is being conducted as an open procedure and is in the active stage, with submissions due by 24th November 2021. The services must be delivered to locations in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, with the contract set to commence on 1st April 2022 and concluding on 31st March 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advisory services, particularly those experienced in social inclusion, financial guidance, and housing rights advocacy. With the contract not being recurrent, successful bidders will have the chance to engage in a long-term partnership with the Cheltenham Borough Council, potentially expanding their market presence and service offerings within the South West region of the UK. This tender is particularly suitable for established service providers looking to support community initiatives and enhance their portfolio within the public sector.

## Notice

To commission advice, assistance, support and advocacy work across debt, financial (and digital) inclusion, benefits advice and housing rights advice. Additional information: To express interest and download the tender documentation please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/publicagroup/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ef50fc0-db96-41e4-a9a1-75aed0192d14 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £540,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHELTENHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLOUCESTERSHIRE |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL50 9SA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Cheltenham |
| Electoral ward | College |
| Westminster constituency | Cheltenham |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 26 Oct 2021 at 09:10 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ef50fc0-db96-41e4-a9a1-75aed0192d14
- 20 Oct 2021 at 12:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ef50fc0-db96-41e4-a9a1-75aed0192d14

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ef50fc0-db96-41e4-a9a1-75aed0192d14
  26th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.cheltenham.gov.uk
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/publicagroup/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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