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title: "PR392019 City-wide Independent Information Advice and Advocacy Service"
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# PR392019 City-wide Independent Information Advice and Advocacy Service

Buyer: EXETER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ee9d30c7-1616-4e34-9d2b-55bea01110fd

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## Summary

Exeter City Council is conducting a tender process titled "PR392019 City-wide Independent Information Advice and Advocacy Service" aimed at appointing a qualified organisation to deliver a comprehensive advice and advocacy service across the city. This procurement falls within the services industry category, specifically under the classification of community services. The open procedure for this tender closed on 1st August 2019, with a contract value of £200,000. The contract period commenced on 24th August 2019 and will extend until 30th September 2022, covering delivery in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in community services, particularly those with experience in providing independent advice and advocacy. Companies that focus on social services, community welfare, or public sector consultancy would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in such contracts can facilitate business growth through enhanced visibility, collaboration with local authorities, and increased capacity to address community needs effectively.

## Notice

Exeter City Council ("the Council") is conducting a procurement process to appoint a suitably experienced organisation/s who can demonstrate the ability to deliver an effective City-wide Independent Information Advice and Advocacy Service. Purpose * To ensure free, independent, confidential and impartial advice, information and advocacy is available to help people resolve the problems they face. * To help address the widening inequality gap for Exeter communities in terms of health, income, employment and access to services * To ensure all residents are able to access opportunities available in the city to build a better quality of life

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ef3c0c7-7e6f-430a-9597-707942dc7f30 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2019 - 30 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £593,622 |
| 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 | EXETER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX1 1JJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | St David's |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 75110000 - General public services
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 85321000 - Administrative social services
- 85322000 - Community action programme

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2022 at 15:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ef3c0c7-7e6f-430a-9597-707942dc7f30
- 24 Jun 2019 at 09:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39cf3e09-fc1e-44c7-8e8b-f8067506fcd0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ef3c0c7-7e6f-430a-9597-707942dc7f30
  10th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39cf3e09-fc1e-44c7-8e8b-f8067506fcd0
  24th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=bdafdd58-ad92-e911-80f8-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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