Tender

Direct Payment Support Services

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

27 Dec 2017 at 09:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is procuring Direct Payment Support Services aimed at enhancing the choice and independence of social care personal budget holders in Southend. The tender, categorised under health and social work services, is currently active and was published on 27th December 2017. The open procurement process allows for a competitive tendering environment, with submissions required by 1st February 2018. The contract is set to commence on 1st May 2018 and will run until 31st March 2026. Interested parties should note the service will be delivered in the East of England, specifically Southend-on-Sea.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies offering services such as information advice, payroll support, and personal assistant management could effectively meet the needs outlined in this procurement. Engaging with this contract could not only enhance service delivery options for direct payment holders but also contribute to business growth through expanded contracts and partnerships with public sector entities.

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Notice Title

Direct Payment Support Services

Notice Description

The Council continues to drive to increase the number of Direct Payment holders and the commissioned Direct Payment Support Service provides the necessary elements to support Direct Payment holders to have increased choice over their care and support provision: * Information, Advice and Guidance * Payroll Support Service * Fundholding * Management of PA Register The key aims of this provision is to promote the effectiveness of direct payments for social care personal budget holders (and potentially health personal budget holders) and to ensure that direct payment users in Southend are able to use them to lead fulfilling lives as independently as possible.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3b880cc9-304b-40a7-bd62-fa91603851df
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/710e9dea-f88d-4a4d-bffa-8149e732f4dc
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2018 - 31 Mar 2026 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Postcode
SS2 6ER
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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