Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Debt and Money Advice Services.

Descriptions

Debt and Money Advice across the whole of the Cherwell District Council.— Members of the public are more likely to ask an organisation who they know and trust for advice than a statutory service.— Voluntary agencies are able to attract additional funding through charitable trusts, fund-raising etc., to enhance a service.— Trained Volunteers working alongside paid staff enhance service provision and add value ~ often the value of volunteer hours over a year can equate to 1000s of pounds ‘in kind’.— Specifically for advice, The ‘Case for Advice’ (advice Services Alliance) has previously detailed the huge savings in relation to community cohesion, health and well-being, economic benefits and social inclusion and improving public services.The Contract will be for a 2 year period with the option to extend by a further 1 year at the sole discretion of the Council. The total value available is for 252 089 GBP per year which covers all 3 lots. further information can be found within the Tender.