Advice and Support Contract

Descriptions

This contract is for the provision of advice to the residents of Oadby, Wigston and South Wigston; the service is to be known as the "Oadby & Wigston Advice Service". The aim of this service is to help improve the lives of the public and community within the Borough through the support of external Partners. The Council wishes to help and support its residents to lead independent and successful lives. However, as people can be impacted in various ways, the Council would like to help alleviate these issues through the successful delivery of a multi- channel advisory service for a broad range of matters. The main requirements of the contract are:- •A free at the point of delivery, confidential, impartial and independent advice service. •The advice is expected to be very broad ranging but the service is likely to significantly impactful on an individual's personal circumstances. •The areas that will be prioritised, but not be limited to, all national and local welfare benefits, money management, debt management, employment, and consumer relations. The deadline for completed tender submissions is now the 13th June 2024. Please visit: www.oadby-wigston.gov.uk/tenders - for more information. Queries regarding this procurement and submission for tenders can be sent to procurement@oadby-wigston.gov.uk.