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title: "Provision of an Advice and Information Service"
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# Provision of an Advice and Information Service

Buyer: BLACKPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0c74b372-6fa8-4caf-84d7-f0799d734c31

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## Summary

The Blackpool Borough Council has recently completed a procurement process for the "Provision of an Advice and Information Service," aimed at providing confidential and accessible support to residents in Blackpool. This contract, valued at £75,000, falls under the health and social work services category. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, following a restricted procedure. The tender period concluded on 20th October 2016, with the contract awarded on 3rd November 2016. The service contract commenced on 21st November 2016 and is set to run until 20th November 2017.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social services, particularly those offering advisory support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-positioned to compete, as indicated by the suitability criteria. Participating in such contracts can enhance business visibility and capability by establishing partnerships with local councils, ultimately contributing to community well-being and business growth.

## Notice

Provision of an independent and robust advice and information service to residents of Blackpool, on a confidential and free basis from an easily accessible location within Blackpool.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c666528-b003-43e1-9893-02004767efd6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Nov 2016 |
| Contract period | 21 Nov 2016 - 20 Nov 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BLACKPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY1 1NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Talbot |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLACKPOOL CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2017 at 12:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c666528-b003-43e1-9893-02004767efd6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c666528-b003-43e1-9893-02004767efd6
  16th February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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