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title: "Soft Market Test - Welfare Benefits Advice, Debt & Budgeting Advice"
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published: "2022-01-10"
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# Soft Market Test - Welfare Benefits Advice, Debt & Budgeting Advice

Buyer: BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-261158d0-8b90-4597-9d17-7a824b46cfe9

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## Summary

BIP Solutions Limited is conducting a tender for a Soft Market Test focusing on Welfare Benefits Advice, Debt, and Budgeting Advice. This procurement falls under the services category and will be based in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender has been published on 10 January 2022, with a closing date for submissions set for 1 February 2022. The contract period is projected to commence on 1 November 2022 and conclude on 31 October 2025. The procurement method has not been disclosed, and the authority is expecting around 3,500 referrals annually across the three areas of advice.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in providing benefits advice and financial guidance. Businesses equipped to assist individuals and families facing financial challenges may find this procurement particularly relevant. The input sought from the market will inform the potential structure and scope of future contracts, paving the way for competitive firms to engage in delivering vital services to the community.

## Notice

Torus Foundation is seeking input from the market as to what might be the most potentially attractive way of packaging and scoping a future procurement opportunity. Our customers comprise of individuals and families who need help with welfare benefits advice, debt advice and budgeting advice. We expect to receive about 3,500 referrals per annum, split equally between welfare benefits advice, debt advice and budgeting advice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31ba0a22-0a84-4f24-b083-eabb7bd63ce6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Not Disclosed |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2022 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED |
| Locality | ST HELENS |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA9 1LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | St. Helens |
| Electoral ward | Peasley Cross & Fingerpost |
| Westminster constituency | St Helens South and Whiston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75310000 - Benefit services

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2022 at 12:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31ba0a22-0a84-4f24-b083-eabb7bd63ce6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31ba0a22-0a84-4f24-b083-eabb7bd63ce6
  10th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-St-Helens:-Benefit-services./78Z7R9UYPU
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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