Published date: 5 September 2022

This notice was replaced on 25 January 2023

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 25 January 2023)

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.


Contract summary

Industry

  • General public services - 75110000

  • Benefit services - 75310000

  • Legal advisory and information services - 79140000

    • Social work and related services - 85300000

Location of contract

ST4 1HH

Value of contract

£1,814,500

Procurement reference

SOT001-DN622319-12730080

Published date

5 September 2022

Closing date

10 October 2022

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 April 2023

Contract end date

31 March 2028

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

Tenders are invited from interested parties for a Citywide Advice Service.
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is seeking a provider of an independent Citywide Advice Service. The Council requires the Provider to deliver a flexible and responsive Service delivering a range of activities including: Generalist Information and Advice; Independent Housing Advice; Debt and Money Advice and Welfare Benefits Advice. The Service will help to supply information and support opportunities for vulnerable people in the city, enabling individuals to make informed decisions around a range of issues such as managing their finances, maximising income opportunities, uptake of benefits for those who are eligible and reducing overall debt and issues that may impact on their housing or living conditions. This contract falls under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 Light Touch Regime (LTR) - Regulations 74 to 77. As such, the City Council will place an advert in Find a Tender Service (FTS), publish an award notice and comply with the principles of transparency and equal treatment. Further information and access to the documents go to: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=10364f5b-9c2a-ed11-8119-005056b64545

About the buyer

Contact name

Agnes Ashun

Address

Civic Centre
Glebe Street
Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 1HH
England

Telephone

+44 1782237651

Email

agnes.ashun@stoke.gov.uk

Website

https://www.stoke.gov.uk