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title: "GB-Basingstoke: Procurement of Independent Debt Advice services"
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# GB-Basingstoke: Procurement of Independent Debt Advice services

Buyer: SOVEREIGN HOUSING ASSOCIATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-16cf5be8-d53e-4500-9ed6-c37da30ae83a

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## Summary

The Sovereign Housing Association is conducting an open tender for the procurement of Independent Debt Advice Services in Basingstoke, UK. This initiative aims to provide vital support to Sovereign residents facing debt issues, regardless of their location or tenure. The tender period is set to conclude on 30 June 2021, with the contract expected to begin on 12 July 2021 and run until 7 July 2022. The opportunity falls under the category of other community, social, and personal services, with an estimated contract value ranging from £50,000 to £100,000.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in debt advice and related services. Businesses that are experienced in navigating complex financial issues, providing benefit and debt guidance, or conducting interactions with creditors will be well-suited to compete for this contract. By engaging with this tender, successful bidders can expand their reach and impact while contributing to the financial wellbeing of the local community.

## Notice

SHA is procuring an Independent Debt Advice Services to be available to all Sovereign residents irrespective of geography or tenure. It is to cover specialist benefits and debt advice including; * Contacting creditors where resident is not able to do so * Priority and non-priority debt advice and guidance, where resolving these will increase likelihood of rent payment * Council tax * Where there is a conflict of interest with Sovereign e.g. completing court forms * More than two debts * Where resident's debt is beyond the capability or remit of a Tenancy Support Advisor or an Income Officer * Bankruptcies, DROs and IVAs * Historic benefit over-payments * Tribunals * Complex PIP applications * Giving advice and enacting (if required) the respite debt 'Breathing Space' scheme Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbddfc65-8b17-4929-966c-0eb004f5bd25 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Jul 2021 - 7 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 | SOVEREIGN HOUSING ASSOCIATION |
| Locality | BASINGSTOKE |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG21 4FA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ37 North Hampshire |
| Local authority | Basingstoke and Deane |
| Electoral ward | Eastrop & Grove |
| Westminster constituency | Basingstoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2021 at 10:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbddfc65-8b17-4929-966c-0eb004f5bd25

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbddfc65-8b17-4929-966c-0eb004f5bd25
  4th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Basingstoke:-Procurement-of-Independent-Debt-Advice-services/GN6YXQ3M8S
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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