Provision of a Financial Advice and Information Service

Inverclyde Council has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of a Financial Advice and Information Service". This public tender falls under the services industry category, specifically classified as general public services, and was conducted using a restricted procedure. The procurement process adhered to Section 12 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014.

The contracting process concluded with an award on 7th April 2025, and is located in the Greenock region (UKM83). The awarded contract is valued at £90,000 GBP and includes community benefits, which offer social value points to the council. This procurement creates significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as evidenced by the successful bid from the SME Financial Fitness.

Such tenders are particularly suited to SMEs specialising in financial advisory services, enabling them to contribute to community development whilst expanding their business portfolio within the public sector. The focus on community benefits and social value opens doors for businesses aimed at delivering positive social impact alongside commercial growth, as they engage with public sector procurement opportunities.