Scope
Reference
DN799218
Description
The Authority invites response to this Invitation to Tender (ITT) from suitably qualified suppliers ("Suppliers") for the delivery of an Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) Service on the Isle of Wight.
The Authority and its partners are committed to providing a universal, high quality, consistent and integrated Information Advice and Guidance (IAG) service that supports the Islands Poverty Reduction Strategy 2024-2029 aims and objectives. This service will play an important role in promoting wellbeing, improving wellbeing and protecting wellbeing, aligned to the poverty reduction strategy in providing coordinated and community approaches to tackle this. Good information (which is current, relevant and accurate) is essential for all adults and their relatives who need or may need support to protect their wellbeing and to live independently. Good information should help people to make informed choices, enable them to take control and help individuals, families, and carers to maintain their abilities, skills, independence and community resilience well into the future. This service is designed to be outcome focused, to encourage suppliers to develop flexible and innovative approaches to delivery of the IAG service to the local community across the Isle of Wight.
The overall annual budget for this Tender is up to the value of £186k (exc. VAT).
The contract period is from 1st April 2026 until 31st March 2029 with the option to extend for up to a further 24 months at the sole discretion of the Authority.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £930,000 excluding VAT
- £1,116,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
3 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
3 February 2026
Standstill period
- End: 12 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
25 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
The Contract includes the option to extend for up to a further 24 months at the sole discretion of the Authority
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKJ3 - Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Information about tenders
- 4 tenders received
- 2 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 1 supplier unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Supplier
ISLE OF WIGHT CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU
- Companies House: 03116361
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNZB-2977-CNLJ
Isle Help Advice Centre
Newport
PO30 1UD
United Kingdom
Email: office@iwcab.org.uk
Website: https://www.citizensadviceiw.org.uk/
Region: UKJ34 - Isle of Wight
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Isle of Wight Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGYX-7387-YJXG
County Hall
Newport
PO30 1UD
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@iow.gov.uk
Region: UKJ34 - Isle of Wight
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government