Published date: 22 September 2023

Closed future opportunity - This means that a potential contract has passed its approach to market date. A buyer can choose to consider any supplier interest or convert this notice into an opportunity ready for live procurement.


Approach to market date: 6 October 2023

Contract summary

Industry

  • Financial and insurance services - 66000000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£2,250,000

Procurement reference

WIGN001-DN690850-14377440

Published date

22 September 2023

Approach to market date

6 October 2023

Contract start date

1 April 2024

Contract end date

31 March 2029

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Wigan Council wishes to establish a contract for the provision of welfare benefit, information and debt advice services across the borough. The contract will be for a period of 3 years with two separate 12-month contract extensions. Therefore, potentially a 5-year contract term (if extension clause exercised).

The service will commence on 1st April 2024 and the successful bidder will be required to provide advice and support to residents aimed at maximising income and reducing debt and homelessness. The services should be easily accessible across the borough and deliver positive outcomes including increased income for the council and a reduction in demand for public services.

The service is required to support our Deal 2030 priorities and address issues linked to the cost-of-living crisis and any future economic challenges. It should provide independent and impartial advice that is efficient and effective in preventing and reducing the problems faced by residents in relation to, but not limited to:

• benefits
• debt
• employment
• health and social care
• housing
• immigration

More information

Spend profile

This table displays the spend profile of the notice
Financial year Budget
2024/2025 £450,000

About the buyer

Contact name

Anthony Baker

Address

Corporate Procurement Team, Customer Directorate, Wigan
Wigan Town Hall
Wigan
WN1 1YN
England

Telephone

+447740040805

Email

Anthony.Baker@wigan.gov.uk

Website

http://www.wigan.gov.uk/