Scope
Description
The purpose of the service is to provide independent advice, information, practical help, and statutory support to vulnerable Individuals who are adults of age 18 years and over, who have care and support needs for which Cardiff Council is Commissioning a care and support package to meet their agreed outcomes, on Individual financial management and day-to-day money matters.
Contract 1. Financial Independence Support Services for Vulnerable Adults
Supplier
Contract value
- £824,838 excluding VAT
- £824,838 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
31 March 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026
- Possible extension to 31 March 2027
- 2 years
Description of possible extension:
The option to extend for up to 12 month's
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Other information
Description of risks to contract performance
N/A
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Special regime
Light touch
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
Where the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular
economic operator for any of the following reasons:
Competition is absent for technical reasons.
Prior information notice published under PCR2015, the details received failed to provide confidence that other organisations could deliver the full end to end service requirements and the expressions of interests received only offered elements of the services required.
Supplier
The Friendly Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZYB-1296-JVTG
435-451 Cowbridge Road East
Cardiff
CF5 1JH
United Kingdom
Email: advice@friendlytrust.org.uk
Website: http://www.friendlytrust.org.uk
Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Financial Independence Support Services for Vulnerable Adults
Contracting authority
Cardiff Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVHP-5769-YHRQ
County Hall
Cardiff
CF10 4UW
United Kingdom
Contact name: Iwan Dawes
Email: socialcare.procurement@cardiff.gov.uk
Website: http://www.cardiff.gov.uk
Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales