Let's Talk Money - Debt and Housing Support Services
Description: The service is jointly funded through the Housing Support Grant (HSG) and the Children's and Communities Grant (CCG - Families First) and is designed to support individuals and families experiencing financial instability where debt is a primary driver of housing risk, homelessness, or wider family instability. The aim of the service is to prevent homelessness, sustain tenancies, and improve family resilience through hands-on, needs-led and practical support delivered via a single lead worker model. This includes financial capability and budgeting support, managing debt by securing viable debt solution options, and addressing housing-related issues that may impact financial stability or tenancy sustainment. The service is referral-led, accessed primarily through the Housing Support Gateway, and is specifically designed for individuals and families who do not engage well with appointment-based or (read more...)
Summary: Caerphilly County Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Let's Talk Money - Debt and Housing Support Services" project, detailed in the procurement ID PS3019/26/RB. This initiative is tailored towards providing financial and housing support services to individuals and families facing financial instability within the UK, specifically in the UKL16 region. The service is set to be joint-funded by the Housing Support Grant and the Children's and Communities Grant and aims to prevent homelessness, support tenancy sustainment, and improve family resilience. Prospective bidders are encouraged to engage in the preliminary market engagement event scheduled for 17th August 2026, with registration closing on 14th August 2026. The process will follow a "light touch" regime tailored according to Welsh devolved regulations and is planned to evolve to include a call for competition by the end of September 2026. The anticipated contract will span from 1st March 2027 to 28th February 2029, with the possibility of renewal, and is valued at £1.08 million (£900,000 net of VAT).