CBC-2139-T-SK Information Advice and Guidance services

Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking a provider to deliver community-based Information, Advice and Guidance services, with an estimated contract value of £252,000 excluding VAT.

The contract will support the delivery of community-based information, advice and guidance. Further technical requirements and service specifications are available in the Invitation to Tender documentation.

Service Requirements

The appointed provider will be required to deliver community-based Information, Advice and Guidance services in Central Bedfordshire.

Detailed technical specifications and service delivery requirements are set out in the Council’s Invitation to Tender documentation. Suppliers should review the tender documents carefully to understand the full scope of the service.

Contract Information

• Buyer: Central Bedfordshire Council
• Deadline: 23 November 2026, 12:00pm (noon)
• Contract Value: £252,000 excluding VAT (£302,400 including VAT)
• Delivery Length: Two years, from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2029, with an optional one-year extension to 31 March 2030
• Tender Reference: CBC-2139-T-SK
• Tender Link: https://supplier.in-tend.co.uk/centralbedfordshire/home
• Enquiry Deadline: 13 November 2026, 11:59pm
• Award Method: Open competition, below the relevant threshold

Supplier Requirements

The opportunity is open to suppliers able to deliver the required community-based Information, Advice and Guidance services.

The Council will provide information and support during the quotation process. Suppliers seeking clarification must use the Correspondence facility within the In-tend electronic tendering system. Questions and responses will be shared with all tenderers to ensure a fair and consistent process.

Completed proposals and attachments must be submitted electronically through the My Return section of the In-tend system by the stated deadline. Submissions made through the Correspondence facility will not be considered, and late proposals will be excluded.

Evaluation Criteria

The Council will assess tenders using the following published weightings:

• Quality: 70%
• Price: 30%

The contract will be awarded to the Most Advantageous Tender based on the stated criteria.

This opportunity may be relevant to organisations providing community-based advice, guidance and support services. With a potential three-year contract period, including the optional extension, it offers suppliers an opportunity to deliver services for Central Bedfordshire Council.

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