--- title: "21028 Cambridgeshire County Council Provision of Cambridgeshire Local Assistance Scheme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-81b87d4f-2524-447b-adcf-b69fc099cd80" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-81b87d4f-2524-447b-adcf-b69fc099cd80" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-81b87d4f-2524-447b-adcf-b69fc099cd80.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-81b87d4f-2524-447b-adcf-b69fc099cd80.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2022-01-18" --- # 21028 Cambridgeshire County Council Provision of Cambridgeshire Local Assistance Scheme Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-81b87d4f-2524-447b-adcf-b69fc099cd80 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-81b87d4f-2524-447b-adcf-b69fc099cd80) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-81b87d4f-2524-447b-adcf-b69fc099cd80.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the Cambridgeshire County Council seeking providers for the "Cambridgeshire Local Assistance Scheme". This initiative, classified under health and social work services, aims to assist individuals and families facing financial hardship in Cambridgeshire, England. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with the tender period officially closing on 10th November 2021. The contract is valued at £300,000 and is set to commence on 1st April 2022, concluding on 31st March 2027. This opportunity presents significant potential for growth, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in social services and financial support. Businesses with capabilities in providing tailored assistance, money advice support services, or those with established connections within the charity sector in Cambridgeshire would thrive in this competitive environment. Moreover, organisations experienced in community engagement and support systems will find this tender particularly well-suited to their offerings. ## Notice The Cambridgeshire Local Assistance Scheme (CLAS) contract delivers needs led services to individuals and families in financial hardship. Its focus is on financial resilience providing early advice, support and works with clients helping them to move on from a crisis point to prevent reoccurrence. This service includes a Money Advice Support Service and the delivery of a range of grants (Supermarket vouchers, Recycled Goods and New White Goods) which are available to residents of Cambridgeshire who are in hardship that meet the eligibility criteria . The CLAS providers' collaborative work within Cambridgeshire's Hardship Support System has enabled coordinated responses and the sharing of intelligence. The current provider has developed Charity Networks that are District based. The Charity Networks draw together over 200 organisations who operate within Cambridgeshire and who all have an interest in supporting people who are experiencing severe hardship and poverty. This service also has digital and online services. During the first Covid-19 lockdown, CLAS distributed additional funding to help Cambridgeshire residents experiencing hardship due to Covid 19. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce1d81f0-fb33-49c2-a73c-69522ed2f9ce | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 18 Jan 2022 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £300,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £300,000 | | 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 | CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | CAMBRIDGE | | Post town | Cambridge | | Postcode | CB3 0AP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC | | Local authority | Cambridge | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Cambridge | | 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 | CHS GROUP | ## 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 - 18 Jan 2022 at 11:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce1d81f0-fb33-49c2-a73c-69522ed2f9ce - 7 Oct 2021 at 08:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c089376a-0b66-4460-85e1-24c7848b705a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce1d81f0-fb33-49c2-a73c-69522ed2f9ce 18th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c089376a-0b66-4460-85e1-24c7848b705a 7th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=ff64458e-7b2d-eb11-8105-005056b64545 Apply Online ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Login ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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