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title: "Personal Budgeting Support Universal Credit full service"
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# Personal Budgeting Support Universal Credit full service

Buyer: GREAT YARMOUTH BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a16fd5bf-94e1-42a3-87d1-6d2d797e222f

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## Summary

The Great Yarmouth Borough Council is seeking contractors for the "Personal Budgeting Support Universal Credit full service" tender. This service is aimed at assisting Universal Credit Full Service claimants in managing their monthly payments and prioritising essential bills. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 28 February 2018. The contract will commence on 3 April 2018, lasting for an initial 12 months, with an option to extend for another year based on mutual agreement. The tender is classified under the services industry category of benefit services and will take place in the East of England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in providing financial support services. Businesses focusing on budgeting assistance, financial education, or welfare advice would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. With an expected 380 referrals in the current financial year, this initiative could enable successful bidders to expand their reach and develop long-term relationships with the Council and the local community.

## Notice

PBS is offered to all Universal Credit Full Service claimants when they transition to UC. This is to support claimants to manage their monthly payments and prioritise essential bills such as rent/utilities. The Council are seeking to appoint a suitable contractor to provide this service for an initial period of 12 months with an option to extend for a further 12 months on agreement by both parties. For the current financial year the total amount of PBS referrals expected is 380 at funding paid per referral of PS25.66. This procurement is being undertaken through the Council's ProContract portal please use the following link to register your interest, answer the on-line questions and submit your response: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=79b49a65-2313-e811-80ea-005056b64545

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcc127b5-5c5f-4300-9e10-36a1016d2934 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | GREAT YARMOUTH BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | GREAT YARMOUTH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR30 2QF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Great Yarmouth |
| Electoral ward | Nelson |
| Westminster constituency | Great Yarmouth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75310000 - Benefit services

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2018 at 14:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcc127b5-5c5f-4300-9e10-36a1016d2934

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcc127b5-5c5f-4300-9e10-36a1016d2934
  16th February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.great-yarmouth.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=79b49a65-2313-e811-80ea-005056b64545

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