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).
For full details of the specification requirements can be found in the Specification Document.
The contract period is from 1st March 2026 until 28th February 2029 with the option to extend for up to a further 24 months at the sole discretion of the Authority.
Total value (estimated)
- £930,000 excluding VAT
- £1,116,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2029
- Possible extension to 28 February 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
The contract period is from 1st March 2026 until 28th February 2029 with the option to extend for up to a further 24 months at the sole discretion of the Authority.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
Contract locations
- UKJ34 - Isle of Wight
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Financial, Health and Safety, and Insurance
Submission
Enquiry deadline
19 December 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
6 January 2026, 2:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Please use www.procontract.due-north.com reference DN799218
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
30 January 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 80.00% |
| Price | Price | 20.00% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Isle of Wight Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGYX-7387-YJXG
County Hall
Newport
PO30 1UD
United Kingdom
Contact name: Mr James Burnett
Telephone: +44 1983821000
Email: james.burnett@iow.gov.uk
Website: http://www.iow.gov.uk
Region: UKJ34 - Isle of Wight
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government