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MaPS commissioning 2027–28

A technology partner for your MaPS bid

MaPS is asking bidders how they will cut admin, share referrals across partners, reach people digitally and report on outcomes. We help you answer those questions with something real.

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The timetable

Where commissioning stands

From MaPS's published information, checked October 2026. MaPS may change dates, so check the latest notices.

June–July 2026

National services: early market engagement

MaPS asked for views on future national debt advice, including technology, digital journeys, AI with human oversight and data reporting. No tender timetable has been published yet.

26 Oct – 5 Nov 2026

Community grants Round 1: final submissions

Nine areas across the East and West Midlands, the North West, and Yorkshire and the Humber.

From April 2027

Round 1 decisions; Round 2 applications open

Round 2 covers London, the North East, the East of England, the South West and the South East.

April 2028

Round 1 services go live

Mobilisation runs from summer 2027. This is when your platform needs to be ready.

April 2029

Round 2 services go live

Partnership models and shared infrastructure carry real weight in the scoring.

What we bring

How we support a bid

Before you submit

The technology and data section

We draft or review how your bid covers case recording, triage, referrals, digital journeys and reporting, in MaPS's own terms.

Partnership model

One platform for the whole consortium

Lead and delivery partners share referrals and a consistent client record, while each keeps control of its own cases.

Financial case

Consortium pricing, agreed early

A fixed price you can put in your financial rationale, with Eli AI included and no usage surprises.

Evidence

Results from live services

Pilot outcomes and an Eli app project with Rooted Finance funded through MaPS's Debt Advice Modernisation Fund in 2025/26.

After you win

Mobilisation that fits the timetable

A phased onboarding plan built around your go-live date, with data migration from your current systems.

Due diligence

Security pack on request

Information security, data protection, continuity and wind-down documents, ready for your bid appendices. Ask us about Cyber Essentials Plus.

Bid partner pack

Get the pack and a call with our team

Includes a sample technology section, consortium pricing options and our security documents list. We reply within two working days.

When do the new MaPS community debt advice grants start?

Round 1 covers nine areas across the Midlands and the North, with grant agreements planned from July 2027 and services going live in April 2028. Round 2 covers London and five other areas, with applications expected to open in March 2027 and services going live in April 2029.

Can Elifinty be named in our bid?

Yes. We can be named as your technology partner, write or review the technology and data parts of your bid, and agree consortium pricing in advance so your financial case is firm.

Is Elifinty a debt advice provider?

No. We provide the platform. Your organisation and your partners give the advice.