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title: "MID-18-37 - Money & Welfare Advisory Service"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000554856"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL"
published: "2018-08-23"
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# MID-18-37 - Money & Welfare Advisory Service

Buyer: MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000554856

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## Summary

The Midlothian Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "MID-18-37 - Money & Welfare Advisory Service", aimed at providing vital advisory services in Midlothian. The procurement falls under the services industry category, with planned activities set to support residents facing financial challenges. Interested parties should note the supplier event scheduled for Monday, 24th September, from 2pm to 4pm at Fairfield House, Dalkeith, EH22 3AA, where they can learn more about the application process. A future notice date is also set for 1st October 2018, indicating further developments in this tender process.

This opportunity is well-suited for businesses specialising in advisory services, particularly those focusing on money and welfare guidance. Organisations with experience in delivering free, impartial advice on financial issues, as well as expertise in working alongside community services, would be prime candidates. With around 2000 people expected to be supported annually, successful providers will have the chance to engage with vulnerable individuals, reinforcing their community involvement and potentially expanding their service capacity in Midlothian.

## Notice

To provide Money & Welfare Advisory Services in Midlothian.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Midlothian Council is seeking expressions of interest in the provision of a Money & Welfare Advisory Service. Approach Money & Welfare Advisory services are part of an approach in Midlothian that promotes joined-up, collaborative working that supports citizens within the framework of the Single Midlothian Plan, the shared plan of the community planning partnership. Advice services form a core part of the Plan's commitment to reducing inequalities , where collaboration is pursued through the Midlothian Financial Inclusion Network across an agency network of advice providers working closely with the Council's Welfare Rights service and other relevant services - including Adult Health and Social Care , Children and Families , Housing and Revenues , and Lifelong learning and Employability . Providers will be expected to be able to meet the expectations of the Scottish Government's Common Advice Performance Management Framework (CAPMF), which seeks to capture key performance data for money and welfare rights advice services funded by local authorities on both an in-house and commissioned basis., and have the ability to fulfil quality standards set out in the "Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice Providers: A Quality Assurance Framework 2009" at appropriate levels. Service Delivery Provide free to users' impartial quality confidential advice on a variety of issues including debt, benefits, and employment, housing and consumer rights. Deliver specialist money advice including budgeting, income maximisation, negotiating with creditors, and advice on bankruptcy, debt arrangement scheme and 'mortgage to rent' as well as shared equity. Provide outreach advice sessions including home visits to housebound residents and giving priority to promoting, ensuring and tracking access for residents of areas of concentrated multiple deprivation, recruitment, training and support of volunteers. Have experience of working as a core partner in the Midlothian Financial Inclusion Network part of the Improving Opportunities theme of the Community planning partnership, and demonstrate ability to deliver locally, demonstrating effective links to other Midlothian based services. The Advice Service is expected to work in close partnership with a wide range of community based services to ensure that people are able to access the most appropriate support available within Midlothian. Most people who will be referred will have complex social issues, mental health difficulties and/or a long term condition. It is expected that around 2000 people will be offered assistance each year and that 70% or more will engage beyond an initial contact. There will be a supplier event on Monday 24th September, 2pm to 4pm at Fairfield House, 8 Lothian Road, Dalkeith, Midlothian, EH22 3AA. This event will give you the opportunity to find out in more detail what Midlothian Council is planning to do and also about the procurement rules that will govern the tender process. To book a place please contact Hayley Bell, tel: 0131 561 5446 or email: Hayley.bell@midlothian.gov.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG329285 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information 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 |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Oct 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 | MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | DALKEITH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH22 1DN |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian |
| Local authority | Midlothian |
| Electoral ward | Dalkeith |
| Westminster constituency | Midlothian |
| Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 23 Aug 2018 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG329285

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG329285
  MID-18-37 - Money & Welfare Advisory Service - To provide Money & Welfare Advisory Services in Midlothian.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.midlothian.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000554856
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=554856

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