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title: "Personal Budgeting Support Requirement - Ipswich Borough Council"
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# Personal Budgeting Support Requirement - Ipswich Borough Council

Buyer: SUFFOLK SOURCING  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-69d15491-d32b-4b3b-9bd2-b21fcba29a08

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## Summary

The Ipswich Borough Council, represented by Suffolk Sourcing, is inviting tenders for the "Personal Budgeting Support Requirement". This procurement falls under the health and social work services category and is located in Ipswich, East of England. The tender process is currently in the Tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 9th March 2018. Services are expected to commence from 25th April 2018 and continue until 24th April 2019. This opportunity is open for applications under the open procedure, as it is below threshold.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses primarily involved in financial and social support services, particularly those with expertise in Universal Credit assistance and budgeting services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focused on delivering social support, financial advisory, and related educational services would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this contract could allow businesses to establish or enhance their presence in the public sector, contributing to community welfare while fostering growth.

## Notice

Personal Budgeting Support (PBS) is about helping customers who make a claim for Universal Credit (UC) with the key financial changes that UC brings i.e. a standard monthly payment with three key elements - a single household payment; paid monthly; with housing costs paid directly to the claimant. Ipswich Borough Council requires a provider to carry out this service. Additional information: Further information about this tender opportunity can be found at www.suffolksourcing.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e934517-ad13-4861-9597-d655fdfce54f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 24 Apr 2018 - 24 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | SUFFOLK SOURCING |
| Locality | SUFFOLK |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 1 Mar 2018 at 09:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e934517-ad13-4861-9597-d655fdfce54f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e934517-ad13-4861-9597-d655fdfce54f
  1st March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/suffolksourcing/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ipswich.gov.uk/services/procurement-and-tendering

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