Welfare Benefits, Debt and Budgeting Advice Services

Tender description

Torus is looking to appoint a suitably experienced supplier to provide Welfare Benefits, Debt and Budgeting Advisory Services to Torus Tenants and their households. Lot 1: Torus are looking to appoint a suitably experienced supplier to provide Welfare Benefits, Debt and Budgeting Advisory Services to Torus Tenants and their households. This service is currently carried out by a mix of our in-house Financial Inclusion Team and outsourced contract. Prevention, education and awareness campaigns for staff and customers also need to be part of the provision, especially when there is a change to benefits or new legislation which will impact customers. Monthly update bulletins of any changes to welfare reform and debt will be required to share with Torus colleagues and stakeholders. Torus’ customers comprise of individuals and families who need help with welfare benefits advice, debt advice and budgeting advice. 20% are customer self-referrals via Torus’ contact centre or website, whilst the majority i.e. 80% of referrals are received from staff members within the wider Torus Group or by staff from partner agencies working with Torus customers. For the first two years of the contract there will be approximately 3,500 referrals per annum, split between welfare benefits advice, debt advice and budgeting advice. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/A9BG7T635Z