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title: "A HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION AND FINANCIAL ADVICE SERVICE"
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# A HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION AND FINANCIAL ADVICE SERVICE

Buyer: BCBC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b9cd

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Bridgend County Borough Council (BCBC) seeking to contract a service for homelessness prevention and financial advice. The tender, titled "A Homelessness Prevention and Financial Advice Service," falls under the health and social work services category, and it is located in Bridgend, UK. The current stage is active, with the contract period set to begin on 1st November 2021 and lasting for three years, with an option for a 24-month extension. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and bids must have been submitted electronically by 9th July 2021 for consideration.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in social work, financial consultancy, and homelessness prevention services. Companies that can deliver comprehensive advice and support on housing-related issues, including navigating homelessness legislation and providing debt management assistance, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The collaboration with BCBC's Housing Solutions team highlights a need for service providers that can effectively respond to community needs and improve local support for vulnerable populations.

## Notice

Advert - Homeless Prevention and Financial Advice Service This advert sets out the requirements Bridgend County Borough Council (the Council) has for a Homelessness Prevention and Financial Advice service. Whilst delivered under one contract, the service can be distinctly split between the following two elements of service delivery: - Homelessness Prevention Advice Service & - Financial Advice Service The Provider will work collaboratively alongside the Council's Housing Solutions team to support and advise people who are homeless or threatened with homelessness or otherwise have a housing need on issues, including: - Homelessness legislation, including duties in line with the Housing (Wales) Act 2014 and right to review - Notice seeking possession - Possession proceedings (including potential defences / counter claim) - Unlawful eviction - Adhering to Reasonable Steps as set out in Personal Housing Plans - Income and expenditure - Debt advice - Housing Benefit There is just one "Lot" or contract available to bid for. The service will be embedded within BCBC's Housing Solutions team and will support and create capacity within BCBC's Housing Solutions and Customer Services teams, who will be the primary referrers. This service will build upon existing provision, responding to the needs of and supporting those who are homeless or threatened with homelessness. The contract period will be for 3 years, commencing on 1st November 2021 with the option to extend for up to 24 months.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Bridgend County Borough Council would like to award this contract.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 2 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000222-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2021 - 31 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | 6 months before end of contract. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £391,880 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BCBC |
| Locality | BRIDGEND |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF31 4WB |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Bridgend |
| Electoral ward | Bridgend Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bridgend |
| Delivery location | TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHELTER CYMRU |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services
- 79412000 - Financial management consultancy services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85310000 - Social work services

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2022 at 15:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000222-2022
- 9 Jun 2021 at 09:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012892-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bridgend.gov.uk
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0417

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