--- title: "RUG - Universal Credit - Personal Budgeting Support" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3abfb20c-5d7d-4e2c-a819-aff5c290ce6b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3abfb20c-5d7d-4e2c-a819-aff5c290ce6b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3abfb20c-5d7d-4e2c-a819-aff5c290ce6b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3abfb20c-5d7d-4e2c-a819-aff5c290ce6b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE" published: "2017-02-24" --- # RUG - Universal Credit - Personal Budgeting Support Buyer: COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3abfb20c-5d7d-4e2c-a819-aff5c290ce6b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3abfb20c-5d7d-4e2c-a819-aff5c290ce6b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3abfb20c-5d7d-4e2c-a819-aff5c290ce6b.json) ## Summary The procurement process is led by Coventry - Solihull - Warwickshire, focusing on the tender titled "RUG - Universal Credit - Personal Budgeting Support". This initiative falls under the services industry category and is located in Rugby, West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the active tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 17th March 2017. The contract, which has a value of £50,000, will commence on 1st April 2017 and is scheduled to conclude on 31st March 2018. The procurement method employed is the open procedure, allowing for broad participation. This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in financial consultancy and support services aimed at community welfare. Businesses, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that offer guidance services and assistance in managing financial affairs are well-suited to compete for this contract. The estimated service demand, catering to around 500 claimants, highlights the potential for impactful engagement and revenue growth within this sector. ## Notice Universal Credit brings a cultural change and behavioural shift for claimants to be more responsible for managing their money, including housing costs. The service is delivered predominantly via self-service using the internet. Some Claimants will need help with this. Universal Support (US) is advice, assistance or support provided by Universal Credit, Local Authorities or agreed partners for the purpose of assisting claimants with: o Managing their claim or award of Universal Credit including accessing and using online services; o Managing their financial affairs The purpose of Universal Credit Personal Budgeting Support is to support Universal Credit claimants as they transition onto Universal Credit so that they are able to manage their money monthly and pay their bills on time, prioritising any rent payments they may have. During the period of the contract it is estimated that around 500 claimants will seek support. This is based on information provided by the Department for Work and Pensions. The actual number of claimants seeking support may differ from this estimate. Additional information: All of the information you require to tender for this opportunity is available on the CSW JETS web portal. Please follow the link below to register and have the opportunity to bid. www.csw-jets.co.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2045a628-f4c1-49b7-8527-1eb63471cf14 | | 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 | 24 Feb 2017 | | Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | 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 | COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE | | Locality | RUGBY | | Post town | Coventry | | Postcode | CV21 2RR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC | | Local authority | Rugby | | Electoral ward | Benn | | Westminster constituency | Rugby | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 66171000 - Financial consultancy services - 75200000 - Provision of services to the community - 85312310 - Guidance services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 24 Feb 2017 at 15:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2045a628-f4c1-49b7-8527-1eb63471cf14 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2045a628-f4c1-49b7-8527-1eb63471cf14 24th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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