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title: "Debt and Money Advice Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0445d8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# Debt and Money Advice Service

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0445d8

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## Summary

Buckinghamshire Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a Debt and Money Advice Service in Buckinghamshire, with a service start date set for 1 August 2024. The procurement falls under the health and social work services category (CPV: 85000000), aiming to deliver comprehensive debt advice, welfare benefits, money management, budgeting, and preventative services. TUPE regulations may apply, as noted in the contract details. The contract term is 5 years, with an optional extension of 2 years, initially valued at GBP 2,406,834.29. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the contract was signed on 18 July 2024, marking the completion of the award stage.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for firms operating within the realms of financial consultancy, social work, and community services (CPV codes: 66171000, 85300000, 98000000). The awarded contract, held by Citizens Advice Buckinghamshire Ltd, reflects a need for a responsive and flexible service to meet the diverse needs of Buckinghamshire residents. Businesses with expertise in debt and money advice, financial consultancy, and social support services are well-positioned to compete for similar tenders in the future, providing high-quality advisory services while contributing to community welfare and economic stability.

## Notice

Buckinghamshire Council is looking to procure a Debt and Money Advice Service that will provide the following: Debt advice Welfare benefits and advice service Money management and budgeting Preventative services that stop residents getting into debt Agreed routes for signposting to mental health services and/or specialist mental health organisations The successful provider of this contract will be responsible for the delivery of a high-quality specialist debt and money advice service in Buckinghamshire, that is responsive and flexible to meet the diverse needs of our residents. Buckinghamshire Council is of the view that TUPE may apply. The contract term is 5 + 2 years. The anticipated service start date is 01/08/2024.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Buckinghamshire Council is looking to procure a Debt and Money Advice Service that will provide the following: Debt advice Welfare benefits and advice service Money management and budgeting Preventative services that stop residents getting into debt Agreed routes for signposting to mental health services and/or specialist mental health organisations The successful provider of this contract will be responsible for the delivery of a high-quality specialist debt and money advice service in Buckinghamshire, that is responsive and flexible to meet the diverse needs of our residents. Buckinghamshire Council is of the view that TUPE may apply. The contract term is 5 + 2 years. The service start date is 01/08/2024. Additional information: The total contract value stated in this Contract Award Notice covers the initial 5 years.

Options: The initial contract term is 5-years with the option to extend by a further period of 2-years.

Renewal: Optional extension period of 24 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024122-2024 |
| 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 | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,406,834 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYLESBURY |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP20 1UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Aylesbury North |
| Westminster constituency | Aylesbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2024 at 11:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024122-2024
- 5 Mar 2024 at 17:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007116-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/
- https://www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk

## Provenance

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