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title: "RUG - Universal Credit - Personal Budgeting Support - AWARD"
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buyer: "COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE"
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# RUG - Universal Credit - Personal Budgeting Support - AWARD

Buyer: COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9fa77620-de8c-426e-9146-336b170f2459

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the award of a contract titled "RUG - Universal Credit - Personal Budgeting Support" by the Coventry - Solihull - Warwickshire authority, which falls under the community services industry category. This contract, awarded on 29th March 2017, is part of an open procurement method, and it is designed to assist approximately 500 Universal Credit claimants in managing their finances effectively. The contract duration is from 1st April 2017 to 31st March 2018, and the service will be delivered in the West Midlands region, specifically in Rugby.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in financial consultancy and guidance services, particularly those that cater to community and social support services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that have experience in providing disability support or financial management assistance would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future, leveraging their expertise to contribute to the transition of claimants onto Universal Credit.

## Notice

Universal Credit brings a cultural change and behavioural shift for claimants to be more responsible for managing their money, including housing costs. The service is delivered predominantly via self-service using the internet. Some Claimants will need help with this. Universal Support (US) is advice, assistance or support provided by Universal Credit, Local Authorities or agreed partners for the purpose of assisting claimants with: o Managing their claim or award of Universal Credit including accessing and using online services; o Managing their financial affairs The purpose of Universal Credit Personal Budgeting Support is to support Universal Credit claimants as they transition onto Universal Credit so that they are able to manage their money monthly and pay their bills on time, prioritising any rent payments they may have. During the period of the contract it is estimated that around 500 claimants will seek support. This is based on information provided by the Department for Work and Pensions. The actual number of claimants seeking support may differ from this estimate.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd948e86-58fb-43c0-9b1e-fecdffe0bc3e |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE |
| Locality | RUGBY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV21 2RR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC |
| Local authority | Rugby |
| Electoral ward | Benn |
| Westminster constituency | Rugby |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BEDWORTH RUGBY AND NUNEATON CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 29 Mar 2017 at 07:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd948e86-58fb-43c0-9b1e-fecdffe0bc3e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd948e86-58fb-43c0-9b1e-fecdffe0bc3e
  29th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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