Specialist Advice, Debt and Income Maximisation Service throughout Pembrokeshire

Pembrokeshire County Council is soliciting proposals under solicitation number PROC/2627/075 for a Specialist Advice, Debt and Income Maximisation Service to be delivered throughout Pembrokeshire. The contract is divided into two distinct service packages: Package 1 focuses on general advice, debt, and income maximisation with an initial two-year term and a two-year extension option; Package 2 provides targeted support for children, young people, and families with an initial one-year term and a three-year extension option. The estimated performance period begins May 1, 2027, and may extend to April 30, 2031. The contract includes a potential additional services budget of 100,000 GBP per annum. The award will be based on a Most Economically Advantageous Tender approach, weighting price at 30 percent and quality at 70 percent. Quality evaluations will focus on financial outcomes for residents, accessibility, inclusion, partnership working, community integration, governance, workforce modeling, and mobilisation. To be eligible, providers must be registered with the Financial Conduct Authority and hold the Advice Quality Standard accreditation or an equivalent. This procurement is specifically noted as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises. Tenders must be submitted electronically via the etenderwales Bravo Solutions portal by December 4, 2026.