--- title: "AC1895 Wiltshire Community Advice and Support Services April 2025" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c5f5dd03-8596-4832-b778-f7770146b34d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c5f5dd03-8596-4832-b778-f7770146b34d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c5f5dd03-8596-4832-b778-f7770146b34d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c5f5dd03-8596-4832-b778-f7770146b34d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WILTSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2024-09-26" --- # AC1895 Wiltshire Community Advice and Support Services April 2025 Buyer: WILTSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c5f5dd03-8596-4832-b778-f7770146b34d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c5f5dd03-8596-4832-b778-f7770146b34d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c5f5dd03-8596-4832-b778-f7770146b34d.json) ## Summary Wiltshire Council is inviting tenders for the "AC1895 Wiltshire Community Advice and Support Services April 2025" project, aiming to deliver high-quality community advice and support services across Wiltshire. This service contract, categorised under financial and insurance services (CPV 66000000) and provision of services to the community (CPV 75200000), will start on 1st April 2025 and run for an initial five years. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a tender submission deadline of 28th October 2024. The open procedure method will be applied, and the total contract value is estimated at GBP 2,860,970. Wiltshire Council is particularly interested in suppliers who can offer accessible, diverse, and inclusive services for all communities in Wiltshire, addressing issues such as benefits, employment, debt, housing, and health. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in community services, particularly those experienced in working with diverse and vulnerable populations. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are highly encouraged to participate, given the procurement’s suitability for these types of organisations. Successful bidders will have the chance to form strategic partnerships with local authorities and community organisations, thereby enhancing their service delivery and expanding their impact. The emphasis on accessibility, efficiency, and quality ensures that suppliers who can efficiently manage resources and maintain high standards are well-positioned to benefit from this tender. ## Notice Wiltshire Community Advice and Support Services April 2025 Wiltshire Council would like to advise of a tender opportunity for Community Advice and Support Services and is seeking to appoint a Supplier for the delivery of high-quality services across Wiltshire from 1st April 2025 for an initial five year contract. The services will provide free independent advice and support to Wiltshire communities in relation to: - Benefits and tax credits - Work and employee issues - Debt and money - Consumer issues - Family and relationships - Housing and information - Law and courts - Discrimination - Immigration - Health - Unpaid Carers Wiltshire Council are seeking a Supplier who must demonstrate a passion for ensuring an equal, diverse and inclusive approach to ensure all communities regardless of age, race, location and sexuality are considered within this support and the service is accessible. We believe everyone has the right to have services that improve their quality of life and wellbeing as well as a service that they feel comfortable and able to seek advice to promote this. Key objectives for the service include: * Accessibility: Ensuring advice is available to all Wiltshire residents, with particular focus on hard-to-reach groups and vulnerable individuals. * Quality and Impact: Maintaining high standards of advice quality in compliance with national guidelines and best practices. * Efficiency and Cost-Effectiveness: Managing resources effectively to ensure sustainable service delivery. * Partnership Working: Collaborating with local authorities, community organisations, and other stakeholders to maximise the reach and impact of the service. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d4648de-cb8a-43e5-90e9-554fe4815d30 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2032 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,860,970 | | 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 | WILTSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | TROWBRIDGE | | Post town | Bath | | Postcode | BA14 8JN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire | | Local authority | Wiltshire | | Electoral ward | Trowbridge Central | | Westminster constituency | South West Wiltshire | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 66000000 - Financial and insurance services - 75200000 - Provision of services to the community ## Release History - 26 Sep 2024 at 11:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d4648de-cb8a-43e5-90e9-554fe4815d30 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d4648de-cb8a-43e5-90e9-554fe4815d30 26th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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