Published date: 29 March 2017

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 17 March 2017

Contract summary

Industry

  • Financial consultancy services - 66171000

  • Provision of services to the community - 75200000

  • Guidance services - 85312310

    • Other community, social and personal services - 98000000

Location of contract

CV21 2RR

Value of contract

£50,000

Procurement reference

PROJECT - 00004337 - AWARD

Published date

29 March 2017

Closing date

17 March 2017

Contract start date

1 April 2017

Contract end date

31 March 2018

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 brings a cultural change and behavioural shift for claimants to be more responsible for managing their money, including housing costs. The service is delivered predominantly via self-service using the internet.

Some Claimants will need help with this.

Universal Support (US) is advice, assistance or support provided by Universal Credit, Local Authorities or agreed partners for the purpose of assisting claimants with:
o Managing their claim or award of Universal Credit including accessing and using online services;
o Managing their financial affairs

The purpose of Universal Credit Personal Budgeting Support is to support Universal Credit claimants as they transition onto Universal Credit so that they are able to manage their money monthly and pay their bills on time, prioritising any rent payments they may have.

During the period of the contract it is estimated that around 500 claimants will seek support. This is based on information provided by the Department for Work and Pensions. The actual number of claimants seeking support may differ from this estimate.

Award information

Awarded date

29 March 2017

Contract start date

1 April 2017

Contract end date

31 March 2018

Total value of contract

£0

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

Bedworth Rugby and Nuneaton Citizens Advice Bureau

Address

25 Congreve Walk, Bedworth, Warwickshire, United Kingdom, CV12 8LX

Reference

None

Supplier is SME?

No

Supplier is VCSE?

No

About the buyer

Contact name

Catrina Rimen

Address

Evreux Way
Rugby
Rugby
CV21 2RR
United Kingdom

Telephone

017 8853 3732

Email

catrina.rimen@rugby.gov.uk