Tender

Direct Payment, Individual Budgets, Advice and Support Service

THURROCK COUNCIL

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Tender

24 Sep 2018 at 12:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by Thurrock Council, who are seeking to appoint a provider for the "Direct Payment, Individual Budgets, Advice and Support Service". This service falls under the social work services industry category and is aimed at ensuring individuals maintain their independence and choice through direct payments and individual budgets. The tender status is currently active, with a deadline for submissions set for 2nd November 2018. The procurement method is open, using an open procedure above the threshold, with the contract period commencing on 1st March 2019 and concluding on 28th February 2023. Responses must be submitted via the In-Tend portal.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those focusing on community support and personal services, to expand their market presence. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-positioned to compete for this contract. By engaging in this tender, successful bidders can enhance their service offerings, strengthen community ties, and contribute significantly to the well-being of individuals relying on direct payments and individual budgets.

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Notice Title

Direct Payment, Individual Budgets, Advice and Support Service

Notice Description

The Council's requirement under this contract is to appoint a Provider to support the continued growth of Direct Payments and Individual Budgets to ensure individuals retain as much independence and choice as possible. Additional information: Tender submissions must be sent through the In-Tend portal. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20b61369-ac49-46b6-a30a-2e68edd39e19
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85310000 - Social work services

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2019 - 28 Feb 2023 4-5 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
THURROCK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ESSEX
Postcode
RM17 6SL
Post Town
Romford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH32 Thurrock
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Thurrock
Electoral Ward
Grays Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Thurrock

Further Information

Notice Documents

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