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title: "Advice Services - Debt Counselling and Welfare Rights"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000568198"
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buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL"
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# Advice Services - Debt Counselling and Welfare Rights

Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000568198

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## Summary

The Argyll and Bute Council is seeking a single provider for "Advice Services - Debt Counselling and Welfare Rights" as part of an open tender process aimed at delivering essential services to vulnerable residents in the Argyll and Bute area. This process, currently at the award stage, has a contract value of approximately £210,980 and was officially signed on 10 June 2019. The service provider must adhere to the Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice Providers, ensuring that quality and compliance are maintained throughout the contract duration. The delivery of services will primarily take place within the Argyll and Bute region, with all bids submitted electronically by the specified deadline.

This opportunity presents significant potential for growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in financial counselling and welfare rights advice. Businesses that can demonstrate compliance with the Financial Conduct Authority’s regulations, possess the necessary insurance, and have relevant experience in delivering similar services will be well-positioned to compete. The focus on providing services to vulnerable populations ensures that this contract aligns with organisations dedicated to social impact, making it an ideal opportunity for businesses looking to expand their community support services.

## Notice

The Council is seeking a single provider of free debt counselling and welfare rights advice with a particular focus on prevention and intervention to people resident in the Argyll and Bute Council area who are vulnerable at the point of access. This service will form part of a range of advice services, which will comprise services delivered by free national/local advice resources; the Council/its Partners; other third party agencies and the Provider of the services detailed in this contract. This service will be provided in line with the Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice Providers (SNSIAP) and the provider will be accredited by the relevant schemes as administered and introduced by the Scottish Legal Aid Board or equivalent standards.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council is seeking a single provider of free debt counselling and welfare rights advice with a particular focus on prevention and intervention to people resident in the Argyll and Bute Council area who are vulnerable at the point of access. This service will form part of a range of advice services, which will comprise services delivered by free national/local advice resources; the Council/its Partners; other third party agencies and the Provider of the services detailed in this contract. This service will be provided in line with the Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice Providers (SNSIAP) and the provider will be accredited by the relevant schemes as administered and introduced by the Scottish Legal Aid Board or equivalent standards.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The contract may be extended for up to 12 months at the discretion of the Council and subject to the terms of the relevant contract clause. Please note that the contract value is for the maximum term of 4 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG362088 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | January 2023 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £211,000 |
| Lots value | £211,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £210,980 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL |
| Locality | LOCHGILPHEAD |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA31 8RT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Argyll and Bute |
| Electoral ward | Mid Argyll |
| Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber |
| Delivery location | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute, TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARGYLL AND BUTE CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 75110000 - General public services
- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG362088
- 20 Dec 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC340720

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC340720
  Advice Services - Debt Counselling and Welfare Rights - The Council is seeking a single provider of free debt counselling and welfare rights advice with a particular focus on prevention and intervention to people resident in the Argyll and Bute Council area who are vulnerable at the point of access. This service will form part of a range of advice services, which will comprise services delivered by free national/local advice resources; the Council/its Partners; other third party agencies and the Provider of the services detailed in this contract. This service will be provided in line with the Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice Providers (SNSIAP) and the provider will be accredited by the relevant schemes as administered and introduced by the Scottish Legal Aid Board or equivalent standards.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG362088
  Advice Services - Debt Counselling and Welfare Rights - The Council is seeking a single provider of free debt counselling and welfare rights advice with a particular focus on prevention and intervention to people resident in the Argyll and Bute Council area who are vulnerable at the point of access. This service will form part of a range of advice services, which will comprise services delivered by free national/local advice resources; the Council/its Partners; other third party agencies and the Provider of the services detailed in this contract. This service will be provided in line with the Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice Providers (SNSIAP) and the provider will be accredited by the relevant schemes as administered and introduced by the Scottish Legal Aid Board or equivalent standards.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000568198
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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