---
title: "Cost of Living Advisor Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067e36"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067e36.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST STAFFORDSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-15"
---

# Cost of Living Advisor Service

Buyer: EAST STAFFORDSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067e36

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## Summary

East Staffordshire Borough Council recently awarded a contract titled "Cost of Living Advisor Service," which aims to support households affected by the cost of living crisis. This contract falls under the services category, specifically business and management consultancy and related services, and is linked to providing professional support to households. The procurement process was conducted as an open competition, below the threshold, and the contract value is set at £192,000, with a duration from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2028. The main activities will be conducted in the UKG2 region. The tendering phase ended on 6th May 2026, with the award made on 15th June 2026.

This tender creates opportunities for organisations specialising in consultancy services to expand their influence and impact. Suitable businesses would be those with expertise in advising households on financial matters and accessing resources, particularly amidst economic challenges. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and organisations capable of providing comprehensive advisory services over an extended period stand to benefit from such contracts. Engaging with public authorities like East Staffordshire Borough Council is an excellent pathway for businesses seeking to enhance their portfolio and contribute positively to community welfare.

## Notice

East Staffordshire Borough Council is seeking to engage a suitably experienced organisation to provide professional and expert support to households affected by the cost of living crisis. It is expected that this will be 1.5 FTE posts for 24 months which will provide direct support with identifying and accessing relevant resources and activities to improve the financial position of the household, as well as providing appropriate referrals into other services as necessary.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056036-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | £160,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £160,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST STAFFORDSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BURTON UPON TRENT |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE14 2EB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | East Staffordshire |
| Electoral ward | Shobnall |
| Westminster constituency | Burton and Uttoxeter |
| Delivery location | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CITIZEN'S ADVICE MID MERCIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 15 Jun 2026 at 09:15 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056036-2026
- 8 Apr 2026 at 14:13 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032035-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056036-2026
  15th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032035-2026
  8th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9DBY848JU9/A8SZB742C7
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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