--- title: "Family Financial Inclusion Support Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9aec45f5-a5d9-4986-9315-865391d48536" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9aec45f5-a5d9-4986-9315-865391d48536" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9aec45f5-a5d9-4986-9315-865391d48536.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9aec45f5-a5d9-4986-9315-865391d48536.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2018-12-10" --- # Family Financial Inclusion Support Service Buyer: NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9aec45f5-a5d9-4986-9315-865391d48536 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9aec45f5-a5d9-4986-9315-865391d48536) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9aec45f5-a5d9-4986-9315-865391d48536.json) ## Summary The Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council is seeking tender submissions for the Family Financial Inclusion Support Service, aimed at enhancing financial inclusion for families in Newcastle. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 18th January 2019. This service will address various financial management issues through targeted support, guidance, and regulated debt advice. The total contract value is £222,000, with the contract period commencing from 4th March 2019 and concluding on 4th March 2021. The industry category pertains to financial consultancy services, specifically classified under CPV codes related to financial transaction processing and clearing-house services, with delivery locations primarily in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the financial consultancy sector, particularly those that specialise in debt management, budgeting, and financial education. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs) that can offer targeted localised support and innovative solutions to improve financial inclusion will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. By engaging with the family financial inclusion initiative, successful bidders will not only help vulnerable families manage their finances but also establish a reputable presence in the public sector market, paving the way for future contracts and partnerships. ## Notice The Newcastle Partnership requires a service to work with families, in specific communities in Newcastle who have issues relating to financial inclusion and debt management. This is a key aspect of the whole family approach. We are seeking a provider to work closely with key workers across the Partnership by providing financial inclusion support to families regardless of whether they are already supported by professionals. The service will deliver: - Targeted localised financial inclusion support - Regulated debt advice - Guidance and access to financial products and services - Improve access to, and support with digital services - Specific help and support on issues relating to fuel and furniture poverty - Practical support to enable families to sustain their accommodation - Benefit advice - Budgeting and money management - Support to get best value with household bills - Support with education, employment and training - Contribution to preventative financial inclusion inputs to young people - Prepare and support households where appropriate at County Court, Magistrates Court especially if they are self-representing - Up to date, accurate and detailed case records for each household within the prescribed areas - Provide a visible presence across the Borough to offer support, awareness and education on financial inclusion and debt management issues. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f4094f2-df21-413f-946f-621974f72a9e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Dec 2018 | | Submission deadline | 18 Jan 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Mar 2019 - 4 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £222,000 | | 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 | NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME | | Post town | Stoke-on-Trent | | Postcode | ST5 1BL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC | | Local authority | Newcastle-under-Lyme | | Electoral ward | Town | | Westminster constituency | Newcastle-under-Lyme | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services ### Codes - 66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services - 66171000 - Financial consultancy services ## Release History - 10 Dec 2018 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f4094f2-df21-413f-946f-621974f72a9e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f4094f2-df21-413f-946f-621974f72a9e 10th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC156087 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Notice URLs - http://www.newcastle-staffs.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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