Tender

Provision of Direct Payment Support Service - 2024

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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27 Nov 2023 at 10:49

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22 Nov 2023 at 19:28

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bedford Borough Council is seeking suppliers for the provision of Direct Payment Support Service for a contract term of five years with a possible extension of two years. The services required include Payroll, Managed Accounts, and Information and Advice Services. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period ends on 22nd December 2023. The contract is classified under Social work and related services and is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. The procurement is located in Bedford, East of England.

This tender opportunity by Bedford Borough Council can help businesses specialising in social work and related services grow by providing support services for people receiving direct payments. Suppliers offering Payroll, Managed Accounts, and Advice Services are well-suited to compete for this opportunity. The contract duration and the possibility of an extension offer long-term business prospects for interested parties looking to provide essential services to the community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Direct Payment Support Service - 2024

Notice Description

Bedford Borough Council ('the Authority') wishes to tender for the provision of Direct Payment Support Service. The Authority wishes to appoint a single Provider in order to deliver support services for people receiving direct payments, enabling them to continue to live independently, with choice and control within the community. The direct payments specified services will consist of: o Payroll Service o Managed Accounts o Information and Advice Service including: - Generic Advice Service - Employment Service - Direct Payment Support Service The Contract term is five (5) years with a further two (2) years. Additional information: To access this opportunity, you will need to Register an account with Bedford Borough Council's In-tend at www.in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/Home and search for this opportunity by the title of project reference: Provision of Direct Payment Support Service - 2024 (Project reference is BBC AD 03470). Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4d9da94-a7f3-4124-a3bc-a7ef6efd4b46
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related 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 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Apr 2024 - 21 Apr 2029 Over 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
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORDSHIRE
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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