Published date: 26 July 2017

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 11 August 2017

Contract summary

Industry

  • Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions - 85312400

Location of contract

East of England

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

MT200714

Published date

26 July 2017

Closing date

11 August 2017

Contract start date

15 August 2017

Contract end date

31 March 2020

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Universal Credit has now been introduced resulting in a change in the nature and demand for claimant support. Some claimants may need assistance with this transition and support to allow them to access services. To support claimants, The Department for Works and Pensions have made short term funding available to Local Authorities to assist with the delivery of Universal Support (being advice, assistance or support) by Local Authorities and/or their selected partners for:
(a) Assisted Digital Support ("ADS") and
(b) Personal Budgeting Support ("PBS")
The Council is seeking an appropriately qualified partner to deliver the Universal Support Service to Harlow based Claimants referred via the DWP.

More information

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About the buyer

Contact name

Tina McDermott

Address

Civic Centre
Water Gardens
Harlow Essex
CM20 1WG
England

Telephone

+44 1279446175

Email

tina.mcdermott@harlow.gov.uk

Website

http://www.harlow.gov.uk/