Universal Information and Advice Service

Contract summary

Industry

• Legal advisory and representation services - 79110000

• Other community, social and personal services - 98000000

Location of contract

Yorkshire and the Humber

Value of contract

£0 to £70,000

Procurement reference

20221223111353-103835

Published date

23 December 2022

Closing date

23 December 2022

Closing time

11:01am

Contract start date

24 December 2022

Contract end date

30 June 2023

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Direct award

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

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Description

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council (the Council) is looking to procure a universal information and advice service. This contract will create a single universal information and advice service for Barnsley residents which is free at source and streamline the service offer, and improve value for money.

The Universal Information and Advice Service Contract started on 1st July 2019 for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for 2 periods each of 12 months. The first extension has been granted for 12 months at a value of £70,000 from 1st July 2022 till 30th June 2023. There is a further 12 month extension from 1st July 2023 to 30th June 2024 which has not been granted. The above start date is incorrect and is a Contracts Finder error.

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Award information

Awarded date

26 May 2022

Contract start date

1 July 2022

Contract end date

30 June 2023

Total value of contract

£70,000

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

Barnsley and District Citizens Advice Bureau

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About the buyer

Address

Town Hall
Barnsley, South Yorkshire
S70 2TA
ENG

Email

procurement@barnsley.gov.uk

Website

https://www.barnsley.gov.uk