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title: "Debt advice, budgeting and welfare benefits advice service - Ipswich Borough Council"
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# Debt advice, budgeting and welfare benefits advice service - Ipswich Borough Council

Buyer: SUFFOLK SOURCING  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6f4dc998-1e19-4615-b4d3-4d96aa1030d8

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## Summary

The Ipswich Borough Council is currently inviting quotes for the provision of a Debt Advice, Budgeting and Welfare Benefits Advice service. This procurement falls under the 'Other community, social and personal services' category and falls within the East of England, specifically Ipswich (IP1 2DE). The procurement method is open, where interested suppliers can submit bids until the deadline on 8 March 2019. The contract is set to commence on 1 April 2019 and will last until 31 March 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in social and community services, particularly those focused on financial advice and welfare support. Businesses with capabilities in debt counselling, budgeting assistance, and welfare benefits guidance would be well-placed to compete for this contract, potentially expanding their reach and impact in the community sector.

## Notice

Ipswich Borough Council is inviting Quotes for the provision of a Debt Advice, Budgeting and Welfare Benefits Advice service. Additional information: This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of www.suffolksourcing.uk. Interested parties are invited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the tender documentation Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cebb68b-12fe-4084-a5c0-3c3380382cea |
| 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 | 11 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| 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

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2019 at 11:56 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cebb68b-12fe-4084-a5c0-3c3380382cea
- 8 Feb 2019 at 14:47 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cebb68b-12fe-4084-a5c0-3c3380382cea
- 8 Feb 2019 at 14:47 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cebb68b-12fe-4084-a5c0-3c3380382cea
- 8 Feb 2019 at 14:47 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cebb68b-12fe-4084-a5c0-3c3380382cea
- 8 Feb 2019 at 14:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cebb68b-12fe-4084-a5c0-3c3380382cea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cebb68b-12fe-4084-a5c0-3c3380382cea
  11th February 2019 - 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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