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title: "CVF0306 - Provision of Tier 3 specialist debt advice - Lot2 Cost of Living"
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# CVF0306 - Provision of Tier 3 specialist debt advice - Lot2 Cost of Living

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f20aba16-6089-437b-a647-d8fd24b5ae35

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## Summary

The contracting process involves Leicester City Council as the buying organisation, soliciting the provision of Tier 3 specialist debt advice under the title "CVF0306 - Provision of Tier 3 specialist debt advice - Lot2 Cost of Living". This procurement falls under the industry category of Financial and insurance services, with additional community, social, and personal services. The location for the services is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the award stage, with the contract initially planned from 30th May 2023 to 31st March 2024. The tender was valued at £55,994 GBP and the procurement method is categorised as "Other -". Key dates include the tender period's end on 7th April 2023, and the award date being 1st May 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in providing financial advisory and debt management services, especially those that can address the unique needs arising from the cost-of-living crisis. Businesses well-suited to compete would include large-scale financial service providers and community-focused social enterprises, with an emphasis on VCSEs (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises) as indicated by Leicester City Council’s suitability criteria. This contract offers a chance for such enterprises to expand their service offerings and enhance their exposure by partnering with a reputable public entity like Leicester City Council. The awarded contract was given to Community Advice and Law Service Limited, a large organisation with a VCSE profile, reflecting the council’s commitment to community-oriented service providers.

## Notice

CVF0306 - Provision of Tier 3 specialist debt advice - Lot2 Cost of Living

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/036dbe4d-a23c-4b3c-b7a3-74e78f812a42 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 29 May 2023 - 30 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,994 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,994 |
| 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 | LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 1FZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMMUNITY ADVICE AND LAW SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 25 Jul 2024 at 13:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/036dbe4d-a23c-4b3c-b7a3-74e78f812a42

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/036dbe4d-a23c-4b3c-b7a3-74e78f812a42
  25th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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