--- title: "Debt Advice Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047bcf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-047bcf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047bcf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047bcf.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT" published: "2024-07-09" --- # Debt Advice Service Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047bcf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-047bcf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047bcf.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Brent is conducting a procurement exercise for a Debt Advice Service. This service aims to support residents facing cost-of-living challenges by providing dedicated debt advice and assistance with income maximisation reviews. The procurement process involves an open procedure with a tender period closing on August 5, 2024, giving potential service providers an opportunity to bid for a contract worth £500,000 GBP. This tender from the London Borough of Brent offers opportunities for service providers specializing in debt advice and social services. Businesses with expertise in community, social, or personal services would be well-suited to compete. The procurement stage is currently active, with the award criteria emphasizing quality and social value alongside price considerations, providing a comprehensive assessment of bidder proposals. ## Notice Brent Council is carrying out a procurement exercise to procure a Service Provider to continue the delivery of a Debt Advice Service for Brent residents. Background Since late 2021, the UK has experienced a rise in the costs of living for individuals and businesses. For many Brent residents, this means having to make difficult decisions on how they spend their income, which can have a negative impact on their standards of living and wellbeing. In 2022, Brent Council launched a Cost-of-Living themed Outcomes Based Review (OBR) aimed at developing tailored solutions to best support residents impacted by the ongoing Cost-of-Living crisis. A key project to emerge from this work was a specialist Debt and Advice service. Since early 2023, a Debt Advice Service has been piloted, located across Brent Council's existing network of Brent Hubs across the borough. The aim of the service is to provide residents with personal debt with dedicated debt advice, income maximisation reviews and ability to issue debt relief offers. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Brent Council is carrying out a procurement exercise to procure a Service Provider to continue the delivery of a Debt Advice Service for Brent residents. Background Since late 2021, the UK has experienced a rise in the costs of living for individuals and businesses. For many Brent residents, this means having to make difficult decisions on how they spend their income, which can have a negative impact on their standards of living and wellbeing. In 2022, Brent Council launched a Cost-of-Living themed Outcomes Based Review (OBR) aimed at developing tailored solutions to best support residents impacted by the ongoing Cost-of-Living crisis. A key project to emerge from this work was a specialist Debt and Advice service. Since early 2023, a Debt Advice Service has been piloted, located across Brent Council's existing network of Brent Hubs across the borough. The aim of the service is to provide residents with personal debt with dedicated debt advice, income maximisation reviews and ability to issue debt relief offers. Options: There is an option to extend for 2 years as (+1+1) Renewal: There is an option to extend for 2 years as (+1+1) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020866-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT | | Locality | WEMBLEY | | Post town | Harrow | | Postcode | HA9 0FJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West | | ITL 3 | TLI72 Brent | | Local authority | Brent | | Electoral ward | Wembley Park | | Westminster constituency | Brent West | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 9 Jul 2024 at 09:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020866-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.brent.gov.uk/ - https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/ViewMaker209Form2?projectId=1c939cb0-063d-ef11-812d-005056b64545&projectEventId=2f939cb0-063d-ef11-812d-005056b64545 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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