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Universal Advice Service

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council

Buyer Address: Town Hall, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, UKE31, S70 2TA, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Katie Tomlinson

Contact Email: katietomlinson@barnsley.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 0126000000

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
350000.0 GBP
Gross: 350000 GBP
Published
17 Apr 2025, 10:13
Deadline
21 May 2025, 11:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
85000000 - Health and social work services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The Council is looking to procure a contract for the provision of an ASQ accredited advice service provider to deliver universal advice and information to the citizens of Barnsley and a dedicated British Sign Language provision for the deaf community. The aims of the service will be to: (a) deliver advice and information to citizens of Barnsley who seek assistance with a wide range of issues which promotes individuals independence and well-being, including promoting opportunities for individuals to return into employment and/or training, where appropriate. (b) provide a British Sign Language service to replicate this offer to the local deaf community. The objective of the service is to deliver free, confidential, impartial and independent advice to enable local residents to deal with a wide range of issues, including debt and money advice, welfare benefits, housing, utilities, relationships, employment and consumer issues.

Linked Documents

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015821-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot LOT-0000 Status: active

Lot LOT-0000 Value: GBP 350,000

Lot LOT-0000 Value (Gross): GBP 350,000

Lot LOT-0000 Contract Start: 2025-09-01T00:00:00Z

Lot LOT-0000 Contract End: 2030-08-31T23:59:59Z

Lot LOT-0000 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot LOT-0000 Award Criterion (quality): Quality

Lot LOT-0000 Award Criterion (price): Price

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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