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title: "Advice and Information Capacity: Cost of Living Crisis"
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# Advice and Information Capacity: Cost of Living Crisis

Buyer: TORBAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f07c6f63-9e05-4a98-a84a-95985c3eac4f

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## Summary

Torbay Council has completed the procurement process titled "Advice and Information Capacity: Cost of Living Crisis," aimed at providing advice and guidance on cost of living issues. The contract falls under the Health and social work services industry category (CPV 85000000) and is focused on the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was an open procedure (below threshold). Key dates include the tender period ending on 21 March 2023 and the contract period spanning from 22 March 2023 to 31 March 2025. The total contract value is £501,320, with the minimum contract value being £18,000.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for SMEs and VCSEs. The provision of services to address the cost of living crisis is poised to benefit organisations specialising in social services, community support, and financial advice. Large scale businesses with extensive capabilities in these areas, as well as smaller entities and socially oriented organisations, are well-suited to fulfil the contract requirements. Multiple suppliers, including Age UK Torbay, Brixham Does Care, and Exeter Community Energy Ltd, have been awarded portions of the contract, highlighting the collaborative effort required to address diverse community needs effectively.

## Notice

Advice and guidance on cost of living issues

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7540a2a-2597-4641-a436-2fb7b6f8163f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 22 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £501,320 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £438,320 |
| 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 | TORBAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | TORQUAY |
| Post town | Torquay |
| Postcode | TQ1 3DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK42 Torbay |
| Local authority | Torbay |
| Electoral ward | Tormohun |
| Westminster constituency | Torbay |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | AGE UK TORBAY; BRIXHAM DOES CARE; EXETER COMMUNITY ENERGY; HELE VILLAGE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION; I CAN DO THAT! COMMUNITY INTEREST; RIVIERA LIFE LINK; TORBAY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST; TURNING HEADS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2024 at 15:36 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7540a2a-2597-4641-a436-2fb7b6f8163f
- 15 Oct 2024 at 15:10 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7540a2a-2597-4641-a436-2fb7b6f8163f
- 23 Mar 2023 at 08:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7540a2a-2597-4641-a436-2fb7b6f8163f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7540a2a-2597-4641-a436-2fb7b6f8163f
  21st November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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