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title: "Invitation to tender for the provision of Information, Advice and Guidance services (IAG)"
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# Invitation to tender for the provision of Information, Advice and Guidance services (IAG)

Buyer: ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-470a3686-37e1-4fb0-89c5-1dbcbb1b19a6

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## Summary

The Isle of Wight Council is initiating a tender for the provision of Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) services, valued at £1,155,000. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on guidance services and information panels. The tender period is open until 15th March 2019, and the services will be delivered from a central hub at County Hall, Newport, as well as additional locations across the Isle of Wight. The contract is set to commence on 1st July 2019 and will run until 30th June 2022, using an open procurement method.

This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in advisory services and community support. Companies that can offer comprehensive outreach strategies and effective communication channels—including in-person, web, and telephone services—will be well positioned to compete for this tender. Engaging in this contract allows businesses to contribute positively to the community, enhancing local access to vital information and support services.

## Notice

The IAG service helps people access information and advice which supports them to better respond to; debt, housing, health and wellbeing, welfare and benefits, employment, caring and care options, consumer rights, legal advice and other IAG issues. The service is (and will continue to be) delivered from a hub on the ground floor of County Hall, Newport, Isle of Wight with other IAG points in local towns around the island. The service also includes email, web and telephone access and is delivered in a way which assists people in; avoiding crisis (and where possible the need for formal services) and empowers people with tools to support them in maximising their independence and developing positive strategies for self-help and financial resilience.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/331be4bd-b3a7-462e-90ce-e61b9ac0c942 |
| 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 | 15 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2019 - 30 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,155,000 |
| 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 | ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO30 1UD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ34 Isle of Wight |
| Local authority | Isle of Wight |
| Electoral ward | Newport Central |
| Westminster constituency | Isle of Wight West |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 35261000 - Information panels
- 85312310 - Guidance services

## Release History

- 15 Feb 2019 at 11:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/331be4bd-b3a7-462e-90ce-e61b9ac0c942
- 28 Dec 2018 at 09:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb5964b2-4ae5-466d-b5e6-7c7c31ca9efc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/331be4bd-b3a7-462e-90ce-e61b9ac0c942
  15th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb5964b2-4ae5-466d-b5e6-7c7c31ca9efc
  28th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=8183529d-0c05-e911-80f0-005056b64545
  Link to advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.iwight.com

## Provenance

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