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title: "Mortgage and Rent Arrears Service (MARAS)"
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buyer: "REDCAR & CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Mortgage and Rent Arrears Service (MARAS)

Buyer: REDCAR & CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e680e9c8-8521-4ebe-952f-d9f1c5d47906

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council as the buying organisation, who has completed the tender for the "Mortgage and Rent Arrears Service (MARAS)." This service falls under the business services category, specifically focusing on law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, reflecting the diverse needs of the local community in Redcar, North East England. The tender period concluded on 25th June 2021, and the awarded contract is effective from 20th September 2021 to 19th September 2024, with a total value of £116,553. The procurement was executed by an exemption method, allowing for flexibility in selection. 

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in providing legal and advisory services relating to mortgage and rent arrears. Businesses that specialise in financial consulting, legal advice, and other related support services could find this contract advantageous, enabling them to establish a substantial relationship with the local government and expand their footprint in the North East region. Such engagements not only enhance local partnerships but also contribute positively to the community by alleviating housing financial issues.

## Notice

Contract Award Notice for Mortage & Rent Arrears Service (MARAS).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43f378be-90f5-4b79-a790-cc54e9f26b5a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Award by Exemption |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 19 Sep 2021 - 19 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £116,553 |
| 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 | REDCAR & CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | REDCAR |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS10 1RT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Redcar and Cleveland |
| Electoral ward | Coatham |
| Westminster constituency | Redcar |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | REDCAR AND CLEVELAND CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 6 Sep 2021 at 07:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43f378be-90f5-4b79-a790-cc54e9f26b5a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43f378be-90f5-4b79-a790-cc54e9f26b5a
  6th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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