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title: "Advice Services Commissioning"
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# Advice Services Commissioning

Buyer: ROCHFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fcfe024d-66bc-466e-a4ab-aa6b38c0a626

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## Summary

The Rochford District Council has awarded a contract for the procurement of Advice Services Commissioning, focusing on benefit services in the East of England region. The contract value is £210,000 in GBP, with a contract period starting on September 1, 2022, and ending on June 30, 2024. The tender was completed through an open procedure, with the tender period ending on July 26, 2022. Citizen Advice South Essex was the successful supplier for this procurement, providing opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs.

This contract award presents growth opportunities for businesses in the advice sector, particularly those offering services related to supporting customers seeking independent advice. Companies well-suited to compete include those with experience in benefit services and a focus on customer-centric solutions. The contract period spans almost two years, allowing suppliers to establish long-term relationships and cater to the needs outlined in Rochford District Council's Business Plan 2020-2023.

## Notice

This document describes the services Rochford District Council (RDC) is commissioning from the Advice Sector in order to support customers seeking independent advice on the problems they face. The services being commissioned support the delivery of RDC's overarching Business Plan 2020-2023

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/550a4285-b04d-4c4d-9d02-cd638cbdbbd0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2022 - 30 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £210,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £210,000 |
| 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 | ROCHFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | ROCHFORD |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS4 1BW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Rochford |
| Electoral ward | Roche South |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CITIZEN ADVICE SOUTH ESSEX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75310000 - Benefit services

## Release History

- 25 Aug 2022 at 10:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/550a4285-b04d-4c4d-9d02-cd638cbdbbd0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/550a4285-b04d-4c4d-9d02-cd638cbdbbd0
  25th August 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=715518869
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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