Tender: Money Management and Debt Advice Services for Adults and Tenants – Brighton & Hove 2027

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Brighton & Hove City Council is seeking a supplier for money management and debt advice services to fulfil its responsibilities under the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005. The contract will support individuals in the community who, due to physical or mental capacity limitations or safeguarding risk, need help managing personal finances. Lot 1 covers money management and cash handling for adults with care needs, including home cash deliveries, a drop-in cash collection service and provision of pre-payment cards to support independent living and prevent debt leading to housing loss, mental ill health or the need for residential care. Lot 2 provides money and debt advice for council tenants and leaseholders who are experiencing or at risk of financial difficulty, aiming to build financial resilience, prevent escalation of rent and leasehold arrears and reduce the risk of eviction, forfeiture or homelessness. Providers for both lots must operate from a central base in Brighton & Hove that is accessible to the public.