Tender

Direct Payment Support Service

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Tender

24 Jan 2020 at 11:09

Tender

20 Jan 2020 at 16:10

Tender

20 Jan 2020 at 15:56

Tender

17 Jan 2020 at 15:33

Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council is currently procuring a contract for the "Direct Payment Support Service," aimed at providing essential support for clients managing direct payments. This open tender, published on 17 January 2020, is part of the services industry and is based in Sunderland, North East England. The tender application period will close on 6 February 2020, with the contract expected to commence on 1 April 2020 and run until 31 March 2023. The contract value is estimated at £100,000, with a minimum requirement of £70,000.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in employment support and payroll services, particularly those that focus on welfare and guidance services. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations would be well-positioned to compete for this tender, given the specific client needs for recruitment support and payroll management for personal assistants in a non-residential context.

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Notice Title

Direct Payment Support Service

Notice Description

Sunderland City Council are procuring a contract for the provision of a Direct Payment Support Service. The service comprises of; * A Direct Payments Employment Support Service - This service will support Clients with the recruitment and selection of Personal Assistants and provide on-going employment support. * Payroll Support Service - This service will process timesheets and produce payslips on behalf of the employer to ensure the employer is aware of their obligations when paying their employees. Currently 547 clients access the Direct Payments Support Service for employment advice and support and/or payroll services, 197 clients employ a personal assistant ('PA') and there are 48 Personal Health Budget Direct Payments and both aspects of the service will be delivered by a single contractor

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-50dbbb2e-5ce7-499e-882e-9e7613ddf172
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cb6e58f-fb9d-40be-8ab3-0e14e1c75ed9
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312310 - Guidance services

85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 2-3 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
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Chris Cummings
Contact Email
chris.cummings@sunderland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1915612377

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR2 7DN
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Southwick
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

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