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title: "Community Based Debt Advice Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04bdc1"
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# Community Based Debt Advice Services

Buyer: MONEY AND PENSIONS SERVICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04bdc1

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## Summary

The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS), an arm's-length body sponsored by the Department for Work and Pensions, is in the early stages of market engagement for procuring community-based debt advice services, classified under "Other community, social and personal services." The procurement process is in the tender stage, with a focus on engaging widely over the coming months. MaPS has organised four virtual engagement events to discuss various elements of the requirements. The events include topics like the competitive process, target clients, delivery channels, payment approach, and workforce wellbeing. The events are scheduled via MS Teams Webinars on the following dates: Event 2 on Wednesday, 15th January 2025; Event 3 on Wednesday, 22nd January 2025 (with an updated registration link); and Event 4 on Thursday, 30th January 2025. The procurement aims for cost-effective and clear guidance to members of the public, with an estimated funding of £30,000,000 per annum for the first year.

This procurement opportunity offers significant potential for business growth, especially for enterprises specialising in community-based, high-quality, regulated debt advice services. Businesses capable of delivering accessible, social value-focused, and efficient debt advice services will find this tender an ideal opportunity to expand their offerings. The engagement events provide a platform to understand the competitive landscape, budgeting requirements, and quality assurance needed to align with MaPS' objectives. Companies focusing on legal advisory services and equipped to handle complex data reporting and performance monitoring will be well-positioned to compete effectively.

## Notice

The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) is an arm's-length body, sponsored by the Department for Work and Pensions, with a joint commitment to ensure information, guidance and advice is provided to members of the public in the clearest and most cost-effective way. This Notice is notification that, following a consultation phase, MaPS is now moving into the early stages of market engagement for the commissioning of its community-based debt advice services. MaPS invites the sector to engage and seeks early input to develop the requirements. This is a first step to engaging widely over the coming months. This phase will involve three virtual engagement events, where we propose to discuss the following elements of the requirements: Event 1: The competitive process, Geography & lotting, length of agreement, budget & should cost modelling, target clients and delivery channels Event 2: Payment approach, performance monitoring, data and reporting requirements, value for money Event 3: Workforce wellbeing, Social Value, accessibility, service transition, quality assurance and training The content of each session may be subject to final amends. The virtual engagement events will be held via MS Teams Webinars on the following dates: Event 1: Thursday 12th December 2024 Event 2: Wednesday 15th January 2025 Event 3: Wednesday 22nd January 2025 To attend an event(s) please follow the registration details provided in section II.2.14. 'Additional information' of this notice.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

MaPS has a duty to provide members of the public in England with free and impartial information and advice on debt, ensuring it is available to those most in need, and including people in vulnerable circumstances. The community-based debt advice services are the provision of free, regulated, high-quality, community-based debt advice across England on behalf of MaPS. Additional information: The events will take place via MS Teams Webinars. Please select the corresponding links to add the event to your calendar to attend the webinar: Event 1: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/2d35530d-0da8-40f9-85c3-2851f68cb999@bbe41032-8fce-4d42-bab5-44e21510886d Event 2: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/f17eb6d5-f7e6-4856-8bd3-88126252889c@bbe41032-8fce-4d42-bab5-44e21510886d Event 3: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/3f3815b5-3a69-4d4b-9e80-1ffc29709d80@bbe41032-8fce-4d42-bab5-44e21510886d Further information can be found on our social media channels and newsletter: https://x.com/MoneyPensionsUK https://www.linkedin.com/feed/ https://moneyandpensionsservice.us8.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=876b00eec5e597f5575e5c4dc&id=b6bd848f68 This Notice is to advise of the Authority's intention and is not a formal call for tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000475-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 13 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MONEY AND PENSIONS SERVICE |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9AB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 79111000 - Legal advisory services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2025 at 11:56 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000475-2025
- 18 Dec 2024 at 16:36 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040849-2024
- 18 Dec 2024 at 15:38 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040821-2024
- 21 Nov 2024 at 16:07 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037710-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/2d35530d-0da8-40f9-85c3-2851f68cb999@bbe41032-8fce-4d42-bab5-44e21510886d
- https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/3f3815b5-3a69-4d4b-9e80-1ffc29709d80@bbe41032-8fce-4d42-bab5-44e21510886d
- https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/e84b7389-13e1-4195-9937-9dd2dbcfe1dc@bbe41032-8fce-4d42-bab5-44e21510886d
- https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/f17eb6d5-f7e6-4856-8bd3-88126252889c@bbe41032-8fce-4d42-bab5-44e21510886d
- https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/fc255d19-f432-428b-82db-2cd83a0053fa@bbe41032-8fce-4d42-bab5-44e21510886d
- https://maps.org.uk/
- https://moneyandpensionsservice.us8.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=876b00eec5e597f5575e5c4dc&id=b6bd848f68
- https://www.linkedin.com/feed/
- https://x.com/MoneyPensionsUK

## Provenance

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