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title: "Invitation to quote - 'Better off in work' checks, benefits advocacy, debt advice and support service for people In contact with secondary mental health services In Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin"
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# Invitation to quote - 'Better off in work' checks, benefits advocacy, debt advice and support service for people In contact with secondary mental health services In Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin

Buyer: SHROPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-97e9bdae-0122-4d2c-a746-b2ed09544256

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## Summary

Shropshire County Council is currently seeking quotes for a contract titled "Invitation to quote - 'Better off in work' checks, benefits advocacy, debt advice and support service for people in contact with secondary mental health services in Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin." The procurement, classified under health and social work services, is at the tender stage with a closing date for submissions set on 31st July 2020. The total budget for this initiative is £30,000 and the contract period will commence from 1st September 2020 until 31st August 2021. The services will be delivered in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is limited, following a competitive quotation process below the threshold.

This opportunity presents significant prospects for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in social welfare services aimed at supporting individuals with mental health issues. Businesses with expertise in benefits advocacy, debt counselling, and mental health support services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this tender. By contributing to this initiative, such organisations can expand their service offerings and strengthen their impact within the community while securing a valuable contract with a public authority.

## Notice

As part of the NHS England award of funding for Individual Placement Support Services (IPS) for Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin, Shropshire Council is commissioning a benefits, advocacy, debt advice and support service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2507f22-a5e5-4841-b4b2-eae9da846ba7 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2020 - 31 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| 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 | SHROPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHREWSBURY |
| Post town | Shrewsbury |
| Postcode | SY2 6ND |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG22 Shropshire |
| Local authority | Shropshire |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Shrewsbury |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2020 at 15:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2507f22-a5e5-4841-b4b2-eae9da846ba7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2507f22-a5e5-4841-b4b2-eae9da846ba7
  7th July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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