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Provision of Direct Payment Support Service for Adults inclusive of Managed Accounts and Payroll and Pension Auto-enrolment and Employer Support to people living within the Borough of Sandwell - AWARD

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council seeking to appoint contractors for the Provision of Direct Payment Support Service for Adults, which includes three service areas: Payroll service, Managed Account service, and Employer Support Service. The procurement stage has reached the Award phase, with the contract set to commence on 6 April 2017 and lasting for three years, with the possibility of a one-year extension. The contract covers services within the Borough of Sandwell, located in the West Midlands. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender was awarded on 1 February 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, payroll management, and personnel services. Given the nature of the services, businesses that provide either comprehensive payroll solutions or managed account services for personal assistants will find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, companies experienced in advising and training individuals on employer responsibilities within the direct payment framework would also be valuable contenders in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Provision of Direct Payment Support Service for Adults inclusive of Managed Accounts and Payroll and Pension Auto-enrolment and Employer Support to people living within the Borough of Sandwell - AWARD

Notice Description

Provision of Direct Payment Support Service for Adults inclusive of Managed Accounts and Payroll and Pension Auto-enrolment and Employer Support to people living within the Borough of Sandwell The Metropolitan Borough of Sandwell wished to appoint up to three Contractors to provide up to three Direct Payments Support Services to adults living within the Borough of Sandwell. The Direct Payment Support Service consists of three service areas or lots and the Council may have awarded more than one lot to an individual Contractor. Contractors could bid to deliver 1,2 or all 3 Lots. The services will be provided to individuals who are in receipt of a personal budget and wish to use a direct payment to retain choice and control over the services they receive. The services will be: Lot 1: Payroll service: to provide a comprehensive payroll service to Direct Payments recipients within Sandwell including payroll calculation, registration with HMRC, administration of Pension Auto Enrolment and assistance with accounting for tax and National Insurance. Lot 2: Managed Account service: to administer the Direct Payment accounts for individuals who are in need of such assistance. The type of account may be one where the client employs a Personal Assistant or one where they engage with an agency for the provision of their care. The service will include managing the receipt of the clients assessed charge into the account. Lot 3: Employer Support Service : to provide advice, information and training to all eligible individuals to enable them to employ Personal Assistants using their Direct Payment and assisting them with the complexities of becoming an employer. It is anticipated that the contract will commence on 6 April 2017 and run for a period of 3 years (until 5 April 2020) with an option to extend, (subject to the Council's needs for the services) for a further year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d034bf10-8ce6-4132-b025-da08c7a5e921
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

79211110 - Payroll management services

79631000 - Personnel and payroll services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20179 years ago
Contract Period
5 Apr 2017 - 5 Apr 2020 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 9EN
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IDEAL FOR ALL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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