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title: "Integrated Financial Capability Service"
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buyer: "STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Integrated Financial Capability Service

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2f69bae3-b6ef-4e05-ae40-a48236e1c2ca

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## Summary

Staffordshire County Council is seeking to commission a new Integrated Financial Capability Service aimed at families at risk of financial exclusion. This tender, identified as IA2234, is currently in the award stage, having been published on 14th July 2021, with a total estimated annual budget of £500,000. The contract period is set to commence on 1st September 2021 and last until 31st August 2024. The service will be provided across the West Midlands region, specifically tailored to meet the needs of families across eight districts in Staffordshire. The procurement method being employed is an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 27th May 2021.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in community and social services, particularly those with the capability to provide financial advice, guidance, and support to vulnerable families. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to apply, as the tender encourages their participation. By aligning services with the criteria established for the Building Resilient Families and Communities initiative, providers can position themselves to effectively address local needs while contributing to enhanced community wellbeing.

## Notice

Staffordshire County Council wishes to commission a new Integrated Financial Capability Service. A Service that Families who are at risk of Financial Exclusion, or are financially excluded can self-refer to, or be referred by professionals who have the authority to act on behalf of the Family. The Service will provide integrated Financial Capability support, Financial Advice (& Guidance), Debt Advice (Counselling) and Information, Advice & Guidance, via, face to face, telephone, website or out-reach. The Service should be flexible, increasing access to local Families, including weekends, evenings and home visits if the Service User cannot easily access the Service. The Service will be specifically tailored towards local Families meeting the Building Resilient Families and Communities (BRFC) criteria; * Families experiencing or at risk of worklessness, homelessness or financial difficulties * Staying safe in the community: Parents or children or involved in crime or anti-social behaviour * Living well, improving physical and mental health and wellbeing: Parents & children with a range of health problems * Improving children's life chances: children of all ages who need additional support from the earliest years to adulthood. * Staying safe in relationships: Families affected by domestic abuse. * Living well, improving physical and mental health and wellbeing: Parents and Children with a range of health problems. The Provider will offer the Service, and/ or refer to other agencies where appropriate. The Service must be provided and physically accessible in each of the eight (8) districts/ boroughs in Staffordshire. The Service will be delivered to meet the needs of Staffordshire Families in accordance with the identified trends and demand based on the current demographics. The current contracts, which are in place for the delivery of some of these Services come to an end in August 2021. The total estimated annual budget for the provision of this Service is PS500,000. The budget allocation is subject to review on an annual basis. Interested suppliers should register on the Proactis e-tendering system: https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login and then register an interest in this opportunity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd85a809-abab-4636-9e4b-d1e87c3d9ff6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | 3 Mar 2021 |
| Award date | 28 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| 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 | STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST16 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Stafford |
| Electoral ward | Forebridge |
| Westminster constituency | Stafford |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NOT AWARDED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2021 at 13:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd85a809-abab-4636-9e4b-d1e87c3d9ff6
- 26 Apr 2021 at 08:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31bd9421-6d6e-4fa4-8a57-cd914363eb80
- 30 Nov 2020 at 09:25 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9484f5fb-778a-4a19-83d2-b707e7e1e3f0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd85a809-abab-4636-9e4b-d1e87c3d9ff6
  14th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31bd9421-6d6e-4fa4-8a57-cd914363eb80
  26th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9484f5fb-778a-4a19-83d2-b707e7e1e3f0
  30th November 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.staffordshire.gov.uk
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login

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