Award

CARE - Direct Payment Support Service - RFQ: 10138281

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Mar 2017 at 15:44

Award Notice
Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council is overseeing the procurement titled "CARE - Direct Payment Support Service - RFQ: 10138281", falling under the Health and social work services category. This open tender process, initiated to provide vital support services commencing from 17th May 2016, has a contract duration of two years, with an option to extend for another two years. The procurement was published on 22nd December 2015, with a tender submission deadline of 26th January 2016. The service area will primarily cover the North West region of the United Kingdom, with a total contract value of £2,778,200.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those classified as SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises). Companies capable of delivering Direct Payments Information, Managed Bank Account, and Payroll services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The ability to provide tailored support that enhances independence for service users can further position businesses as key players in this important sector of public services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CARE - Direct Payment Support Service - RFQ: 10138281

Notice Description

This procurement is to commission a Direct Payment Support Service to be delivered from 17th May 2016 with an initial contract duration of 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years. There are three key elements to the service to be delivered: Direct Payments Information, Advice and Support Service The Direct Payments Support Service will provide support to all service users moving onto Direct Payments to implement their support plan as well as offering longer term support as required for service users once they are established and are managing their Direct Payment. The aim of the service will always be to support Direct Payments users to reach their optimum level of independence and competence in managing their Direct Payments. Managed Bank Account Service The Service Provider will be expected to support the Council and service users where there is a requirement for the use of managed accounts. The Service Provider must be able to offer a managed bank account service to individuals with a Direct Payment. Payroll Service The Service Provider will maintain and operate a complete payroll service on behalf of service users who employ one or more Personal Assistants.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2282c173-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79b23397-3254-41f3-97cf-8a2a70414c72
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,778,200 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,465,940 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20169 years ago
Contract Period
16 May 2016 - 16 May 2020 4-5 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
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XJ
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHESHIRE CENTRE FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING

Further Information

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