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title: "A HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION AND FINANCIAL ADVICE SERVICE"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-111265"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BCBC"
published: "2022-01-05"
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# A HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION AND FINANCIAL ADVICE SERVICE

Buyer: BCBC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-111265

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## Summary

The Bridgend County Borough Council (BCBC) is seeking bids for a public procurement contract titled "A Homelessness Prevention and Financial Advice Service." This tender falls under the services industry category and is based in Bridgend, UK. The current procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded on 16th August 2021. The contract is set for a three-year duration, starting from 1st November 2021, with the possibility of a 24-month extension. Bidders may note that the contract value is £391,880, and proposals were accepted under an open procurement method.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in homelessness prevention and financial advisory services, particularly those experienced in housing legislation and community support. Companies that can provide collaborative solutions, focusing on advisory capacities to assist individuals facing homelessness are well-suited to compete. The contract will enhance BCBC's existing services and create a vital access point for SMEs in the related fields to contribute to public welfare and potentially expand their business operations through community engagement.

## 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=111265 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=111265

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN384143
  A HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION AND FINANCIAL ADVICE SERVICE - 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.

## Notice URLs

- https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-111265
- https://www.bridgend.gov.uk

## Provenance

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