Youth Service and Third Sector Support and Development Services in Warwickshire and Advice Services within Warwickshire

If the Service is delivered by more than one Provider, the Providers will work together to minimise duplication and ensure a cost effective delivery model. The Service will deliver within Warwickshire a range of functions that increase the prominence and skills base of the Third Sector and increase levels of volunteering in the delivery of traditionally Public Sector services.

The Service will empower the Third Sector to thrive by modelling and encouraging new ways of working and innovative practices, as well as building on existing skills. The Service will help move the Third Sector towards greater sustainability, and support the building of capacity within communities to become more resilient.

The Service will work collaboratively to develop an approach to measuring and increasing the impact and social value of the Third Sector. The Service will support the Third Sector to influence Public Sector policy making and the shaping of local service delivery.

If the Service is delivered by more than one Provider, the Providers will work together to minimise duplication and ensure a cost effective delivery model. The Service will deliver within Warwickshire a range of free, confidential, independent and impartial advices services with a particular focus on financial inclusion.

The Service will seek to minimise the likelihood and impact of financial exclusion within Warwickshire. This will be done through the provision of advice, support and services at the point of need in a coordinated and collaborative manner.

The Service will help users to understand complex information and support with the completion of forms where needed. The Service will work closely with appropriate agencies to make and accept referrals so that the independence of vulnerable Service users is supported and protected.

All service users are referred on to specialist or other support services so that they experience joined-up help with tackling issues. The Service will guide citizens towards greater independence and financial capability by providing them with the skills to manage their situations better, and so reducing their need to use the Service again.

The Service will link with and operate active referral processes with services providing skills-building and employment support. The Service will influence Public Sector policy making, service re-design and service delivery. Warwickshire County Council will be using its e-tendering system www.CSW-JETS.co.uk for the administration of this procurement process.