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SBC1025 Provision of contract for the provision of an accessible financial advice service across Stevenage including specialist housing support

Stevenage Borough Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Stevenage Borough Council

Buyer Address: Daneshill House, Danestrete, Stevenage, UKH23, SG1 1HN, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement@stevenage.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
805000.0 GBP
Gross: 966000 GBP
Published
20 Oct 2025, 13:47
Deadline
21 Nov 2025, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
66171000 - Financial consultancy services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Stevenage Borough Council are currently seeking tenders for the provision of an accessible financial advice service including specialist housing support. 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 2 years. The tender documents can be accessed from the ‘My Tenders’ area of the Supply Hertfordshire website https://intendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home 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.

Linked Documents

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home

Link Description: All documents are available from the portal as per the web address above

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066766-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot LOT-0001 Status: active

Lot LOT-0001 Value: AED 805,000

Lot LOT-0001 Value (Gross): AED 966,000

Lot LOT-0001 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot LOT-0001 Contract End: 2029-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot LOT-0001 Award Criterion (price): Simple description

Documents

Document Description: All documents are available from the portal as per the web address above

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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