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title: "Advice Services - Welfare Rights, Debt and Housing"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000537636"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2018-04-02"
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# Advice Services - Welfare Rights, Debt and Housing

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000537636

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking to establish a contract for the delivery of Advice Services focused on welfare rights, debt, and housing within Edinburgh. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 21st May 2018. Interested parties are encouraged to register their interest by midday on 20th April 2018. The contract aims to provide support to local citizens and is expected to span approximately 18 months, with potential extensions of up to 12 months.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in social services, advice and support, or charitable organisations with experience in welfare rights and housing issues. Companies with a robust track record of delivering high-quality services through various channels, including face-to-face, telephone, and online support, will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, innovative firms that can leverage modern technology in service delivery may find this engagement beneficial as the council seeks to enhance service efficiency and effectiveness in response to community needs.

## Notice

Contract for delivery of Advice Services to residents of the City of Edinburgh, addressing the areas of welfare rights, debt and housing.

### Lot Information

Locality 1

Contract for delivery of Advice Services to residents of the City of Edinburgh, addressing the areas of welfare rights, debt and housing.

Locality 2

Contract for delivery of Advice Services to residents of the City of Edinburgh, addressing the areas of welfare rights, debt and housing.

Locality 3

Contract for delivery of Advice Services to residents of the City of Edinburgh, addressing the areas of welfare rights, debt and housing.

Locality 4

Contract for delivery of Advice Services to residents of the City of Edinburgh, addressing the areas of welfare rights, debt and housing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR315503 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 21 May 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2018 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR315503

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR315503
  Advice Services - Welfare Rights, Debt and Housing - Contract for delivery of Advice Services to residents of the City of Edinburgh, addressing the areas of welfare rights, debt and housing.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/info/20141/council_commitments
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=537636
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000537636
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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