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title: "BT1116 Emergency Funds for people in crisis"
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# BT1116 Emergency Funds for people in crisis

Buyer: LUTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-59d8f82d-535f-4ca3-9ea7-f368aa0fcd80

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## Summary

The Luton Council has awarded a contract for the "BT1116 Emergency Funds for people in crisis" project. The procurement process was initiated under an open tender method with a procurement stage of award. The contract is in the services category and has a total value of £30,000. The contract period runs from December 7, 2021, to December 6, 2024.

This procurement opportunity for emergency funds in Luton presents business growth potential for service providers catering to welfare assistance and emergency provision sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in delivering local welfare support services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The project aims to address poverty impacts exacerbated by COVID-19, providing an opportunity for businesses to contribute to community welfare and support individuals and families in need.

## Notice

The economic impact of COVID-19 has realised an increasing number of families in Luton falling into poverty. Previous analysis has shown that poverty and financial hardship can have an adverse impact on quality of life and opportunities, with many of our most deprived residents facing poorer outcomes relating to health, education and life chances. It is therefore vital that we prioritise services and interventions that prevent our residents from falling into a cycle of deprivation, reduce inequalities and alleviate the impact of poverty. The council recognises that with the effects of Covid-19, the rise in unemployment, escalated property costs and wage growth struggling to keep pace with inflation in Luton, people living in poverty can often pay more for goods and services as they are unable to make up front costs and then find themselves in greater pressures when managing household budgets for essential costs. In light of this, both local and central governments across the country are bringing forward schemes for local welfare support to assist those most in need and with the relevant tools to intervene early and support those most in need, the council hope to put their residents back on their feet. Currently Luton Council operates a discretionary and preventative Local Welfare Assistance scheme providing emergency provision for individuals or families suffering from severe hardship which means that they are unable to source and fund food or utility payments. The scheme does not currently make cash payments but referrals to organisations such as the food bank and/or vouchers for utility payments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00ae22b2-93ec-4d52-9563-1e1a9606f875 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 7 Dec 2021 - 6 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | LUTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HUGGG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 65 - Public utilities

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 65200000 - Gas distribution and related services
- 65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services

## Release History

- 2 Nov 2022 at 11:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00ae22b2-93ec-4d52-9563-1e1a9606f875
- 5 Nov 2021 at 16:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64e7f7a5-2d8d-4339-af98-5c822a6800a6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00ae22b2-93ec-4d52-9563-1e1a9606f875
  2nd November 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64e7f7a5-2d8d-4339-af98-5c822a6800a6
  5th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.luton.gov.uk

## Provenance

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