--- title: "Consultancy for Advice Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5468b24b-b1ca-4e25-8931-b639ae00c2d6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5468b24b-b1ca-4e25-8931-b639ae00c2d6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5468b24b-b1ca-4e25-8931-b639ae00c2d6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5468b24b-b1ca-4e25-8931-b639ae00c2d6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN" published: "2021-06-07" --- # Consultancy for Advice Services Buyer: BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5468b24b-b1ca-4e25-8931-b639ae00c2d6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5468b24b-b1ca-4e25-8931-b639ae00c2d6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5468b24b-b1ca-4e25-8931-b639ae00c2d6.json) ## Summary Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is seeking consultancy services for its Advice Services, specifically in debt and welfare advice for residents. The procurement, classified under research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV code: 73000000), is currently in the award stage following a selective (restricted) procedure. The contract value is £26,866 and covers the period from 8th June 2021 to 6th June 2022. The original tender period closed on 21st May 2021, with engagement primarily expected to take place in the North West region of England. This tender provides valuable opportunities for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage with local government and expand their service offerings. Businesses that specialise in consultancy within social services, particularly those with experience in welfare policies and community engagement, would find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. The contract may also foster long-term relationships with the council, paving the way for future collaborative projects aimed at enhancing local support services. ## Notice Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is looking to engage a suitable organisation to provide consultancy services in relation to its Advice Services. The delivery of debt and welfare advice to residents of the borough is currently contracted via a consortium of 3rd sector organisations. At present the service is delivered by Shelter from the central library in Blackburn, plus outreach in Darwen Town Hall as and when required. In addition, through the Women's Centre location in Blackburn town centre, they provide this service as part of a much wider organisation and service delivery. Engagement is done through a range of channels including face to face, telephone and on-line. Basic volumes are supplied quarterly - visits to the office 15k, telephone calls 13k out of which there are 3720 Debt/Welfare cases (i.e. ongoing case work) and 1,669 housing cases, reporting is done via spreadsheet. The current contract is for PS150k per annum, an additional PS35k is also paid pa for support of Universal Credit, however this is not part of the contract. The Council currently has access to top line statistics split into service area with some democratic data and satisfaction levels. No previous work has been undertaken in relation to demand in this area and there is no official anti-poverty or advice strategy. Prior to the retendering of a new specification, the council is seeking a partner to undertake a review of the current provision that also incorporates council wide engagement to assist with the future design. We will be looking to identify where there is an overlap of issues and customers between the council and the advice provider, and review what model and depth of service should be delivered over the next five years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a2454ca-1231-4a0e-8c4b-6e96246ec09c | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 21 May 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 6 Jun 2021 | | Contract period | 7 Jun 2021 - 6 Jun 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £26,866 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £26,866 | | 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 | BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN | | Locality | BLACKBURN | | Post town | Blackburn | | Postcode | BB1 5PN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen | | Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen | | Electoral ward | Little Harwood & Whitebirk | | Westminster constituency | Blackburn | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | FUTURE GOV | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 7 Jun 2021 at 13:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a2454ca-1231-4a0e-8c4b-6e96246ec09c - 7 Jun 2021 at 13:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e44e86c-763a-419f-8d89-c56fff83a963 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a2454ca-1231-4a0e-8c4b-6e96246ec09c 7th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e44e86c-763a-419f-8d89-c56fff83a963 7th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.blackburn.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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