--- title: "Who Dares Works Specialist Support Debt Advice and Advocacy" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b3c6c8be-f55a-40c1-b157-c050a9120fa3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b3c6c8be-f55a-40c1-b157-c050a9120fa3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b3c6c8be-f55a-40c1-b157-c050a9120fa3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b3c6c8be-f55a-40c1-b157-c050a9120fa3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ACTIVE PLUS COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY" published: "2020-11-25" --- # Who Dares Works Specialist Support Debt Advice and Advocacy Buyer: ACTIVE PLUS COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b3c6c8be-f55a-40c1-b157-c050a9120fa3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b3c6c8be-f55a-40c1-b157-c050a9120fa3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b3c6c8be-f55a-40c1-b157-c050a9120fa3.json) ## Summary The Active Plus Community Interest Company is procuring specialist support services for the "Who Dares Works" project, aimed at assisting individuals in debt within West Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. This tender is in the open procurement stage, with a deadline for submission set for 12.00 on 31 December 2020. The project has a budget starting at £2,500 and will run until 30 September 2021. Businesses interested in this opportunity should be prepared to deliver services effectively within the social services sector, specifically targeting community-based needs. This project offers a significant opportunity for businesses that provide financial support and advocacy services. Ideal candidates for this contract include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that have experience in delivering one-on-one financial advice and support to individuals facing financial crises. By engaging in this project, successful bidders will contribute to a socially responsible initiative while potentially expanding their service offerings and client base within the region. ## Notice Who Dares Works is a project funded by the European Social Fund and the National Lottery Community Fund. It is led and managed by Active Plus Community Interest Company and delivered by a partnership of 19 social enterprises. The aim of Who Dares Works is to help and inspire people aged 18 and over who are not working, who live in West Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly and who have a range of needs or barriers to overcome, to reconnect with education, training and work. The project runs to March 2022, with delivery coming to a close from October 2021 . Who Dares Works has a strong and effective partnership ethos, with each partner helping to develop and then committing to the principles within the Who Dares Works Charter (included in tender pack). New partners must be also be able to demonstrably commit to those principles of: * Putting People in the Lead * Committed to Sustainable Development * Building Capacity for the Future * Continuous Improvement and Excellence in Delivery The services we are seeking: Active Plus wishes to bring in a partner organisation that can offer the delivery of 1-2-1 support, advocacy and professional services for people who are in debt and financial crisis; including financial statements and debt reduction support. Providers must hold all relevant qualifications and registrations to undertake this work. We estimate that support would be required for between 50 and 100 participants over the lifetime of the project The successful partner will become part of the Who Dares Works Partnership, which aims to deliver a range of specialist support and work-related activities that will help participants to overcome barriers to progression and help them to access training, education and work. This intervention has been identified as needs within the project through participant assessment and feedback and intelligence gathered from project mentors and other partners. Contract value: The minimum value will be PS2,500. The maximum value will vary accordingly due to demand. A full breakdown of costs is asked for in the application form so that Active Plus can ensure that all costs are eligible and that delivery provides value for money. Active Plus reserves the right to make offers to successful partners that may be less than the volume of delivery they are seeking funding for. Contracts will have an end date no later than December 2021. How to Apply: For a tender information pack please email andyj@activeplus.org.uk Please include 'Who Dares Works Tender APWDW04 in the heading of your email. Failure to do so may result in tender packs not being issued. Please also include the name of your organisation and the contact details for the lead responsible person The deadline for receipt of tenders is 12.00 on 31 December 2020.. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc643009-84dc-42ff-b96d-d75931a37cf9 | | 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 | 25 Nov 2020 | | Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,500 | | 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 | ACTIVE PLUS COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY | | Locality | TRURO | | Post town | Truro | | Postcode | TR1 3FF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | Local authority | Cornwall | | Electoral ward | Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend | | Westminster constituency | Truro and Falmouth | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 25 Nov 2020 at 10:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc643009-84dc-42ff-b96d-d75931a37cf9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc643009-84dc-42ff-b96d-d75931a37cf9 25th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9f4b0ff9-3443-4106-ba64-0ce91d0693e0 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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