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title: "Access to independent financial information and advice under the Care Act 2014"
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# Access to independent financial information and advice under the Care Act 2014

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b1c88fe3-6a4a-4923-beba-0e002fe99644

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Gloucestershire County Council commissioning a service titled "Access to independent financial information and advice under the Care Act 2014." This initiative aims to provide personalised information and advice to residents of Gloucestershire who are managing their care and support preparedness. The tender was published on 12 April 2018 and is valued at £350,000, with the tender period concluding on 22 May 2018. The service falls within the financial and insurance services category, with delivery expected in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contracting authority has chosen an open procedure for this procurement process.

This procurement opportunity offers substantial potential for businesses specialising in financial advisory services, social work, and related sectors, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector organisations (VCSEs). Given the context of the Care Act 2014, businesses that can provide tailored financial advice and support services will be well-positioned to compete effectively. Successful participation in this contract could significantly enhance business growth and visibility in the public sector.

## Notice

The Council wishes to commission a service that will provide tailored and personalised information and advice for Gloucestershire people who are planning, preparing, and paying for their care and support needs. This is as part of Gloucestershire County Council's (the Council) response to meeting its duty to facilitate access to independent financial information under the Care Act 2014("the Care Act"). For the full ITT, including the specification, minimum requirements and tender documents please log into www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk. The deadline for the return of tenders is the 22nd May at 10am.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62e62fa8-97d1-44b2-806d-b92a87ea304d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 22 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2018 - 30 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £350,000 |
| 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 | GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLOUCESTER |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL1 2TG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Gloucester |
| Electoral ward | Westgate |
| Westminster constituency | Gloucester |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE CARE ADVICE LINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2018 at 14:17 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62e62fa8-97d1-44b2-806d-b92a87ea304d
- 12 Apr 2018 at 11:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62e62fa8-97d1-44b2-806d-b92a87ea304d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62e62fa8-97d1-44b2-806d-b92a87ea304d
  12th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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