--- title: "P0823_2024 - Provision of welfare benefit, debt and housing advice services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d8385a81-d28c-47cd-a0b5-66b93a5b5b82" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d8385a81-d28c-47cd-a0b5-66b93a5b5b82" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d8385a81-d28c-47cd-a0b5-66b93a5b5b82.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d8385a81-d28c-47cd-a0b5-66b93a5b5b82.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2024-11-25" --- # P0823_2024 - Provision of welfare benefit, debt and housing advice services Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d8385a81-d28c-47cd-a0b5-66b93a5b5b82 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d8385a81-d28c-47cd-a0b5-66b93a5b5b82) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d8385a81-d28c-47cd-a0b5-66b93a5b5b82.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council is seeking suppliers for the "P0823_2024 - Provision of welfare benefit, debt and housing advice services." The procurement, categorised under Provision of Services to the Community, focuses on delivering face-to-face advice on welfare benefits, debt, and housing to Birmingham residents, primarily within Community Library Hubs. The tender process is at the "Tender" stage, with important deadlines including the submission of completed tenders by 12:00 PM on 8th January 2025. The contract begins on 1st April 2025 and is set to run for three years, with an option to extend for up to two additional years, divided into four geographical Lots - North, South, East, and West & Central Birmingham. This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses within the independent third sector, particularly those specialising in community, social, and personal services. Ideal candidates are those capable of providing a minimum of two full-time advisors per area for at least 48 weeks per year. Given the council's preference for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), businesses in these categories are highly encouraged to apply. Successfully securing the contract can enhance a firm's portfolio and strengthen its position within the public sector service provision market. ## Notice The Council wishes to establish a Contract for the provision of welfare benefit, debt and housing advice services. This contract is for independent third sector advice providers to deliver services relating primarily to welfare benefits, debt and housing advice to the citizens of Birmingham via face-to-face advice services. These services will likely be collocated with the Council within Community Library Hubs. There will be flexibility to deal with brief enquiries as well as to provide more detailed casework that delivers sustained improved financial and other outcomes for citizens. The services have been divided into 4 Lots: Lot 1 - Face-to-Face Advice & Area Leadership Role - North Lot 2 - Face-to-Face Advice & Area Leadership Role - South Lot 3 - Face-to-Face Advice & Area Leadership Role - East Lot 4 - Face-to-Face Advice & Area Leadership Role - West & Central The successful supplier will deliver a comprehensive advice service from between two to four Community Library Hubs, determined by the Council, within each geographical area. For the funding available the Council is seeking service providers who can ideally provide a minimum of two full time advisors, or equivalent part time, for a minimum of 48 weeks per year in each geographical area. The Contract will last for 3 years (unless terminated under the terms and conditions of contract) with the provision to extend for up to an additional 2 years subject to requirements and satisfactory performance. A break clause will be within the contract for year-two onwards to reflect the uncertain nature of the Public Health contribution to the overall contract funding. The contract may be awarded to a maximum of 4 supplier(s). Please note TUPE will apply to this contract. The TUPE information will be released to you upon receipt of a signed copy of Appendix 6 - TUPE Confidentiality Agreement. You are advised to fill this in as soon as possible on receipt and return via https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc If you are interested in quoting please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register as a bidder. We will send you a log on and password so you can download the Invitation to Tender document and supporting information; your completed ITT should be returned by 1200hrs on 8th January 2025 using the Supplier Portal. Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/363d8a0a-532d-400d-a9af-40c1a79035d3 | | 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 | 25 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 | | 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 | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 7WB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Newtown | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 75200000 - Provision of services to the community - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85312310 - Guidance services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 25 Nov 2024 at 11:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/363d8a0a-532d-400d-a9af-40c1a79035d3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/363d8a0a-532d-400d-a9af-40c1a79035d3 25th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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