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title: "Alignment of advice services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000526475"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2018-03-26"
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# Alignment of advice services

Buyer: NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000526475

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## Summary

North Ayrshire Council is currently in the active phase of procuring services for the "Alignment of advice services," aimed at providing debt, welfare, and general advice to the public within the North Ayrshire area. The contract, valued at £500,000, is being conducted through an open procedure, with bids due by 26th February 2018. The procurement process is classified under the services category, specifically focusing on general public services and related advice. The buyer's contact information is available through their base at Cunninghame House, Friars Croft, Irvine, KA12 8EE, including an email contact at procurement@north-ayrshire.gov.uk.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advice services, particularly those experienced in welfare and debt management sectors. Firms capable of delivering high-quality advisory services, with the requisite professional certifications and proven track records, are well-positioned to compete for this contract. The contract encourages community benefits and may include requirements for environmental management and safety compliance, making it an attractive project for socially responsible businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in local government contracts.

## Notice

Debt welfare and general advice to the general public

### Lot Information

Lot 1

North Ayrshire council invites bids to provide welfare, debt advice and general advice to members of the public across the North Ayrshire area

Renewal: 2 years with 2 x 1 year extensions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR314831 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | £500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | IRVINE |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA12 8EE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |
| Local authority | North Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Irvine South |
| Westminster constituency | Central Ayrshire |
| Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312310 - Guidance services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR314831
- 22 Jan 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN307532

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN307532
  Alignment of advice services - Debt welfare and general advice to the general public
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR314831
  Alignment of advice services - Debt welfare and general advice to the general public

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf
- http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000526475
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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