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title: "UKSPF Debt Support Service - Opportunity Sheffield"
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buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL"
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# UKSPF Debt Support Service - Opportunity Sheffield

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dd53e502-b89a-4430-a68a-e21f12e5c43c

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "UKSPF Debt Support Service - Opportunity Sheffield" project, commissioned by Sheffield City Council, involves the provision of a wrap-around service to support the deliverables of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The contracting authority is Sheffield City Council, located in Sheffield, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the award stage, with the contract value at £40,000 in GBP. The procurement method used is a selective process with a tender period ending on 17th November 2023, and the contract period spanning from 1st January 2024 to 31st March 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in community services, particularly debt support services and community action programmes, to compete for the contract. Organisations offering services related to financial advice, debt resolution, and personal finance support are well-suited to compete. Businesses with expertise in delivering 1:1 services for individuals facing financial barriers to employment could benefit from participating in this opportunity with Sheffield City Council as the contracting authority.

## Notice

This project is part-funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. There is substantial evidence that debt can have a serious impact on people's ability to gain employment. This contract is commissioned as a wrap-around service to support the deliverables of the UK SPF with the aim of reducing debt and tackling money management as being a barrier to entering employment. The Provider shall deliver a priority 1:1 service for referred participants in receipt of the UK SPF Employment Support Service of this same fund whereby financial issues has been identified a barrier to entering the labour market, or who may otherwise benefit from additional support regarding debt or money management to achieve their goal of entering employment or other progression. The service shall provide advice and support regarding a full range of personal finance subjects dependent upon the individual need of the participant, including but not limited to: * An assessment of the needs of the individual and whether the Debt Support Service is appropriate * Universal Credit (eligibility, understanding and support with application) * Other benefits, funds, grants or schemes available now and that become available over the contract term (eligibility, understanding and support with application) * Debt resolution and advice * Positive intervention and coaching * Support with any other financial queries * General financial advice The service shall be available face to face, over the telephone and through video conferencing, led by the need and preferred form of contact by the participant. The service shall be delivered by suitably qualified and experienced individual(s).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08191803-c675-4217-b994-67bd36a28921 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHEFFIELD CITIZENS ADVICE |

## 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
- 85322000 - Community action programme
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2023 at 15:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08191803-c675-4217-b994-67bd36a28921

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08191803-c675-4217-b994-67bd36a28921
  20th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=74686&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104130
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.sheffield.gov.uk

## Provenance

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