Advice Services in Cardiff are currently provided through a mix of directly delivered ‘in-house’ services through the Council’s Money Advice Team, wider Advice Services such as Welfare Liaison, Into Work Advice, Housing Solutions & Prevention, Independent Living Services and procured provision for more specialist advice.
The Council’s current contract for Advice provision ends in March 2024. It is proposed that a new competitive exercise will be required and following a full competition, the successful bidder will be awarded the new contract to work in partnership with Council Advice teams, to ensure a comprehensive and joined up service to clients.
Decision type: Key
Decision status: For Determination
Notice of proposed decision first published: 23/10/2023
Decision due: 23 Nov 2023 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Tackling Poverty, Equality and Public Health (Public Health & Equalities) (Cabinet Member Job Share)
Lead director: Director of Adults Services, Housing & Communities
Scrutiny Consideration: GREEN