Award

Holding Accounts

LUTON COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Apr 2021 at 09:45

Award Notice
Tender

21 Dec 2020 at 10:37

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Luton Borough Council has awarded a contract titled "Holding Accounts" following an open procurement process. This contract, with a value of £65,316, focuses on managing Holding Accounts for Direct Payment Customers, encompassing client groups with various needs, including those with learning disabilities and mental health issues. The contract period runs from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2024, with the award notice published on 16th April 2021. The initiative aims to ensure timely and appropriate management of Direct Payments, indicating a strong commitment from Luton Council to support vulnerable populations within the community.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in social services, financial management, or care services to grow their business. Eligible providers should have experience in managing direct payments and engagement with local authorities to effectively safeguard customers. Companies capable of supporting diverse client needs, especially those related to mental health and complex care requirements, will be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Holding Accounts

Notice Description

Luton Borough Council is looking to engage with a Provider who will quote to effectively manage the Holding Accounts for our Direct Payment Customers. This facility will support Direct Payment customers from Adults and Children's and include a range of client groups, such as; Learning Disability, Mental Health, Individuals living with Dementia, Sensory impairment's and those with complex needs and challenging behaviour. The Provider will be responsible for managing the individuals Direct Payments, ensuring all transactions are completed in a timely and appropriate way. The Provider will be required to work closely with the Local Authority to support and safeguard all customers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-06ed1a48-50e8-4079-802b-adfcbfc0214a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/669f2537-6d5f-4477-8fd7-7e95c938b8b4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,316 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£65,316 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PAYPACKET

Further Information

Notice Documents

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