Tender

19 067 Provision of a Direct Payments Support Service

CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

30 Apr 2019 at 11:01

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire East Borough Council is seeking to commission a Direct Payments Support Service under the title "19 067 Provision of a Direct Payments Support Service". This procurement falls under the social services category and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. Currently at the tender stage, the deadline for submissions is 29 May 2019. The total value of the contract is £360,000, and the contract is set to commence on 1 October 2019, running for a duration of four years until 30 September 2023. The procurement method used is an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those offering advice and brokerage for personal budgets. Companies that provide independent information and empower individuals will find this contract particularly applicable. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for this opportunity, as they can effectively cater to the targeted beneficiaries in Cheshire East.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

19 067 Provision of a Direct Payments Support Service

Notice Description

The Service to be Commissioned Cheshire East Borough Council is seeking to commission a Direct Payment Support Service. The Service has two components and provides an opportunity for the Provider to income generate and will provide: * Universal, impartial, independent information and advice to the residents of Cheshire East. The Service will promote independence, enable and empower individuals and reduce the dependency on formal ongoing arrangements for the provision of information, advice and guidance and brokerage of care and support. * A brokerage function to Service Users who wish to receive their personalised budget as a direct payment to meet their eligible support needs. There is the potential for the Provider to income generate for residents classed as ''self funders'' (this is a term given to someone who can pay for the own care and support) who may require assistance to 'broker' their own care and support.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1ad6e229-f638-4da6-8cb2-d11ba0e636b3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d9a4114-dcd0-4a07-8094-a816ebdd6bb1
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2019 - 30 Sep 2023 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SANDBACH
Postcode
CW11 1HZ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Sandbach Town
Westminster Constituency
Congleton

Further Information

Notice Documents

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