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title: "Financial Capability Training"
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# Financial Capability Training

Buyer: IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c4cdca9f-bdbc-43e6-b751-6a1cec671d1a

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## Summary

The procurement process for Financial Capability Training is being conducted by Ipswich Borough Council (IBC) in partnership with Suffolk Coastal District Council (SCDC). This initiative is part of the funding secured from the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG), aimed at supporting individuals at risk of rough sleeping. The contract period is set from 1st April 2017 to 31st March 2019, with the tender period ending on 27th March 2017. The procurement is classified under the category of services, specifically within the sector of community, social and personal services, and follows a limited procurement method through competitive quotations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in training and support services. With the focus on providing financial capability training, businesses with expertise in personal finance education, homelessness support, or community service provision will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender could lead to substantial growth avenues, as successful providers may contribute to long-term solutions for vulnerable populations while enhancing their visibility and reputation within the industry.

## Notice

In partnership, Ipswich Borough Council (IBC) and Suffolk Coastal District Council (SCDC) have been successful in securing grant funding from the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) to help those new to the street, or at imminent risk of rough sleeping to get the rapid support they need to recover and move on from a rough sleeping crisis. One element of the funding is to be used to provide Financial Capability Training across the 2 districts. This invitation is for quotations from providers who feel they can offer this service to the general specification provided below within the Ipswich and Suffolk Coastal Districts.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83f6acb1-c001-415e-847a-6dd25363cce3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 9 Apr 2017 - 9 Apr 2018 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2017 at 15:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83f6acb1-c001-415e-847a-6dd25363cce3
- 1 Mar 2017 at 11:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83d1f92c-27d4-43fb-b75c-fd61cc5f7643

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83f6acb1-c001-415e-847a-6dd25363cce3
  9th October 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83d1f92c-27d4-43fb-b75c-fd61cc5f7643
  1st March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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