Blackburn with Darwen · Awarded contract
Awarded

Provision of Debt, Welfare and Housing Information and Advice Services in Blackburn with Darwen

Awarded 30 Apr 2023

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Awarded30 Apr 2023
Value£1,110,000.00
SupplierShelter
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 4mo ago3y 2mo term
Awarded 30 Apr 2023Expired 29 June 2026

Blackburn with Darwen awarded a contract to Shelter for the provision of a Debt, Welfare and Housing information and advice service within the Borough of Blackburn with Darwen for a period of three years.

The contract also required Shelter to provide two appropriately experienced staff to join a council team, headed by the Benefits Service, to implement a government-led Supported Housing Improvement Programme.

This programme included reviewing supported housing accommodation quality and providing transitionary support to assist residents with moving into and maintaining more permanent mainstream accommodation, for the period 1st May 2023 to 30th April 2025.

The contract value was £1,110,000.

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