Published date: 5 March 2024

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: 4 April 2024, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Financial consultancy services - 66171000

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

  • Other community, social and personal services - 98000000

Location of contract

United Kingdom

Value of contract

£3,500,000

Procurement reference

BUCKSH001-DN711813-32930758

Published date

5 March 2024

Closing date

4 April 2024

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 August 2024

Contract end date

31 July 2029

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

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

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

Buckinghamshire Council is looking to procure a Debt and Money Advice Service that will provide the following:

Debt advice

Welfare benefits and advice service

Money management and budgeting

Preventative services that stop residents getting into debt

Agreed routes for signposting to mental health services and/or specialist mental health organisations

The successful provider of this contract will be responsible for the delivery of a high-quality specialist debt and money advice service in Buckinghamshire, that is responsive and flexible to meet the diverse needs of our residents.

The contract term is 5 + 2 years. The anticipated service start date is 01/08/2024.


About the buyer

Contact name

Elliot Archer

Address

Walton Street Offices
Aylesbury
HP20 1UA
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 1296382093

Email

Elliot.Archer@buckinghamshire.gov.uk

Website

https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/