SBC 1220 Provision of an Accessible Financial Advice Service Including Specialist Housing Support

Concepts

• financial management
• stevenage
• stevenage borough council
• consultancy services
• provision of an accessible financial advice service
• confidential financial information
• advice service
• advice
• housing administration
• provision of an accessible financial advice service including specialist housing support

Location

Stevenage, Hertfordshire, UK

Description

Stevenage Borough Council are currently seeking tenders for the provision of an accessible financial advice service including specialist housing support. The tender documents can be accessed from the My Tenders area of the Supply Hertfordshire website and selecting the View Details button of this project. Please note the deadline for returns and allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted. Any questions relating to this tender should be made via correspondence on the website and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above.

Total Quantity or Scope

The Council requires the provision of a free, tailored and confidential financial information and advice service within Stevenage. This information and advice must be impartial and accessible to all Stevenage residents irrespective of race, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief, disability or socio-economic factors. The service must result in added social value to the residents and town of Stevenage through increased uptake of benefits and other awards, increased wellbeing and life chances for residents, and a reduction in hardship. It must also add value to the work of the voluntary and public sector in tackling issues of social exclusion for residents living across the town. The contract will also cover the requirement for specialist support and advice through a Court Desk Worker and Welfare Benefits Officer. The contract period is for an initial term of 3 years, the Council shall be entitled at its absolute discretion to extend the contract period for a further 1 + 1 years.

Award Detail

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 79412000 - Financial management consultancy services
• 66171000 - Financial consultancy services
• 75123000 - Administrative housing services

Indicators

• Award on basis of price and quality.