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title: "WCC - Advice Services within Warwickshire - AWARD"
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# WCC - Advice Services within Warwickshire - AWARD

Buyer: WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL (WCC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a06a522f-2bf0-4705-96a6-b4cfb65c0629

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Warwickshire County Council (WCC) seeking a single provider to deliver confidential and independent advice services, focusing on financial inclusion within Warwickshire. The project, titled "WCC - Advice Services within Warwickshire - AWARD," is classified under guidance services and has a total contract value of £2,652,750. The contract period began on 1st April 2022 and will conclude on 31st March 2025. The procurement reached the award stage on 14th December 2021, with the tender period having ended on 22nd November 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the social services sector, particularly those that offer guidance and counselling services. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to bid for this contract, especially those with a proven track record in delivering personalised, inclusive services that support vulnerable populations. The focus on financial inclusion suggests that organisations with expertise in financial advice or support for vulnerable clients will find a competitive advantage in this procurement process.

## Notice

Warwickshire County Council is seeking to commission a single provider to deliver a range of free (at the point of need), confidential, independent and impartial advice services to clients within Warwicskhire, with a particular focus on financial inclusion. The service will seek to minimise the likelihood and impact of financial exclusion. This will be done through the provision of advice at the point of need, and in a coordinated and collaborative manner. The provider will ensure the service promotes client independence in resolving issues as a first principle, focusing its resources on supporting clients who face barriers to self-help. Service delivery will be personalised, meet clients' diverse needs, be socially inclusive and safeguard vulnerable adults and children.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54781aff-ecb3-4e05-b7e9-3401e0eba602 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,652,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,652,750 |
| 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 | WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL (WCC) |
| Locality | WARWICKSHIRE |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV34 4RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC |
| Local authority | Warwick |
| Electoral ward | Warwick Saltisford |
| Westminster constituency | Warwick and Leamington |
| 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

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

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 85312320 - Counselling services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 14 Dec 2021 at 10:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54781aff-ecb3-4e05-b7e9-3401e0eba602

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54781aff-ecb3-4e05-b7e9-3401e0eba602
  14th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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