Planning

Provision of a Financial Well-being and Debt Advice Service in the Borough of Newcastle–under–Lyme 2026 – 2029

  • The Borough Council of Newcastle-under-Lyme

UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-007552

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0610ce

Published 28 January 2026, 12:10pm



Scope

Description

The Borough Council of Newcastle-under-Lyme is seeking an experienced provider to continue the delivery of a Financial Well-Being and Debt Advice Service to residents of the Borough.

Total value (estimated)

  • £210,000 excluding VAT
  • £252,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2028
  • Possible extension to 30 September 2029
  • 3 years

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 79412000 - Financial management consultancy services

Contract locations

  • UK - United Kingdom

Engagement

Engagement deadline

27 February 2026

Engagement process description

Initial expression of interest, followed by one to one meetings with interested parties on Tuesday 10th March 2026, to assess their interest, explore options prior to finalising the specification of requirements and publishing the tender notice.


Participation

Particular suitability

  • Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
  • Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Submission

Publication date of tender notice (estimated)

20 March 2026


Contracting authority

The Borough Council of Newcastle-under-Lyme

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCMC-9688-NYYX

Castle House

Newcastle-under-Lyme

ST5 1BL

United Kingdom

Contact name: Nadine Burgham

Telephone: 44 01782 742511

Email: nadine.burgham@newcastle-staffs.gov.uk

Website: http://www.newcastle-staffs.gov.uk/

Region: UKG24 - Staffordshire CC

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government