--- title: "Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Debt and Money Advice Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2f3fc3c6-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2f3fc3c6-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2f3fc3c6-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2f3fc3c6-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CHERWELL DISTRICT & SOUTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2017-06-26" --- # Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Debt and Money Advice Services Buyer: CHERWELL DISTRICT & SOUTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2f3fc3c6-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2f3fc3c6-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2f3fc3c6-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary Cherwell District & South Northamptonshire Council is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process titled "Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Debt and Money Advice Services." This initiative is aimed at procuring services within the community, social, and personal services sector across the entirety of the Cherwell District in South East England. The contract is set to last for two years, commencing on 30th June 2017, with an option for a one-year extension. The total annual value of the contract is £252,089, and tenders must be submitted by 12 noon on 24th October 2016, highlighting the urgency in addressing the needs of the community. This tender presents significant opportunities for local businesses, particularly those in the voluntary sector or that specialise in community services. Enterprises that are adept at delivering support in debt and financial management, especially those with experience in working collaboratively with volunteers and other agencies, would be well-positioned to compete. Moreover, the procurement is structured to favour small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs), thus opening avenues for businesses that can demonstrate strong community ties and innovative service delivery. This initiative not only fosters competition but also aims to enhance the quality and accessibility of advice services in the area. ## Notice Cherwell District council wishes to re-tender for the provision of Debt and Money Advice across the whole of the Cherwell District Council. The business case for voluntary sector agencies to deliver debt and money advice is very strong: *Members of the public are more likely to ask an organisation who they know and trust for advice than a statutory service *Voluntary agencies are able to attract additional funding through charitable trusts, fundraising etc to enhance a service *Trained Volunteers working alongside paid staff enhance service provision and add value ~ often the value of volunteer hours over a year can equate to thousands of pounds 'in kind'. *Specifically for advice, The 'Case for Advice' (advice Services Alliance) has previously detailed the huge savings in relation to community cohesion, health and wellbeing, economic benefits and social inclusion and improving public services. The Council is keen to ensure adequate funding for Debt and Money advice in spite of the continued pressure on budgets and is seeking the following key outcomes from its proposed model provision. *Consistency across the district in the quality of advice and scope of advice *Strong multi-agency links and information sharing protocols *Strengthened business continuity through staff and volunteers being able to work across locations should issues arise with absence and/or recruitment The Contract will be for a 2 year period with the option to extend by a further 1 year at the sole discretion of the Council. The total value available is for PS252,089 per year which covers all 3 lots. further information can be found within the Tender Documentation. Additional information: Debt and Money Advice Services The completed tender must be submitted to the Council via the Council's Tender Portal by 12 noon on the 24th of October 2016. The tender Portal can be found here: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cherwellandsouthnorthants/aspx/Home Delivery Notes Cherwell District council wishes to re-tender for the provision of Debt and Money Advice across the whole of the Cherwell District Council. The business case for voluntary sector agencies to deliver debt and money advice is very strong: o Members of the public are more likely to ask an organisation who they know and trust for advice than a statutory service o Voluntary agencies are able to attract additional funding through charitable trusts, fundraising etc to enhance a service o Trained Volunteers working alongside paid staff enhance service provision and add value ~ often the value of volunteer hours over a year can equate to thousands of pounds 'in kind'. o Specifically for advice, The 'Case for Advice' (advice Services Alliance) has previously detailed the huge savings in relation to community cohesion, health and wellbeing, economic benefits and social inclusion and improving public services. The Council is keen to ensure adequate funding for Debt and Money advice in spite of the continued pressure on budgets and is seeking the following key outcomes from its proposed model provision. o Consistency across the district in the quality of advice and scope of advice o Strong multi-agency links and information sharing protocols o Strengthened business continuity through staff and volunteers being able to work across locations should issues arise with absence and/or recruitment The Contract will be for a 2 year period with the option to extend by a further 1 year at the sole discretion of the Council Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60108d1c-cc35-4ac8-be9d-aaae4c257927 | | 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 | 26 Jun 2017 | | Submission deadline | 27 Jun 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Jun 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 | | 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 | CHERWELL DISTRICT & SOUTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | OXON | | Post town | Oxford | | Postcode | OX15 4AA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | | Local authority | Cherwell | | Electoral ward | Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote | | Westminster constituency | Banbury | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 26 Jun 2017 at 10:47 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60108d1c-cc35-4ac8-be9d-aaae4c257927 - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60108d1c-cc35-4ac8-be9d-aaae4c257927 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60108d1c-cc35-4ac8-be9d-aaae4c257927 26th June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cherwellandsouthnorthants/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cherwellandsouthnorthants/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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