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title: "COV - Grants to support the development and delivery of a Coventry Advice Service - AWARD"
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# COV - Grants to support the development and delivery of a Coventry Advice Service - AWARD

Buyer: COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL (COV)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-121fe3ab-a77d-4b08-8df6-ed8d75f54d20

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## Summary

Coventry City Council has awarded a contract titled "COV - Grants to support the development and delivery of a Coventry Advice Service" under the legal advisory and community services categories. The procurement aimed to find providers to offer specialist legal advice and general welfare benefit and debt advice in Coventry. The contract was awarded to Central England Law Centre Ltd and Coventry Citizens Advice Bureau, with the delivery slated to start on October 1, 2024, and end on September 30, 2026. The application period for the grant closed on August 21, 2024, with a clarification deadline on August 14, 2024. The procurement method was open, favouring a single partnership to coordinate and deliver both grants, though it allowed for two separate providers to work in partnership.

This tender opens up opportunities for businesses in the voluntary, third sector, and social enterprise areas to grow their operations by engaging with Coventry City Council to support legal and welfare advice services. Suitable businesses include those specialising in legal advisory services, welfare benefits, and debt advice who can operate within the community-focused parameters set by the council. By participating, businesses can expand their local footprint, enhance their service offerings, and increase their community impact, making a tangible difference in Coventry through the delivery of essential advice services. The contract value of £1,640,000 also indicates a substantial investment in these services, making it an attractive opportunity for capable providers.

## Notice

The intention of the Coventry Advice Service is to provide a One Coventry approach to the advice provision within the City. The successful provider/s will work closely with Coventry City Council services to deliver the Coventry Advice Model. As part of the incremental steps towards a joined-up advice offer for residents, the preference would be for one single partnership who will co-ordinate and deliver both grants. Alternatively, this can be awarded to two separate providers, who will be expected to work in partnership to deliver the grant aid agreements. Applications for each lot will be scored and the grant awarded to the highest scoring applicant. Coventry City Council invites applications from City-based voluntary, third sector or social enterprise organisations, to apply for grants to support the development and delivery of a Coventry Advice Service. A focus will be on delivering independent advice across the city for: - Specialist legal advice, including legal welfare benefit advice (Lot 1) - General welfare benefit and debt advice (Lot 2) Key Dates: Both grant aid applications close on Wednesday 21st August 2024 at 5pm Closing date for receipt of any clarification's questions, Wednesday 14th August 2024 at 5pm

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e2bbc68-476b-4974-a21b-b52b45de8cde |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,640,000 |
| 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 | COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL (COV) |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 2GN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CENTRAL ENGLAND LAW CENTRE; COVENTRY CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 79111000 - Legal advisory services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2025 at 09:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e2bbc68-476b-4974-a21b-b52b45de8cde

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e2bbc68-476b-4974-a21b-b52b45de8cde
  22nd January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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