Award

P0512_2024 - Direct Payment Support Services - AWARD

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Award

07 Mar 2025 at 16:23

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council has awarded the framework agreement for "Direct Payment Support Services" under the ID P0512_2024 to provide a variety of support services to citizens using Direct Payments for social care. This contract covers Adults and Children's services across the West Midlands, with services such as advice, payroll management, recruitment, and insurance arrangements included. It is classified under "Social work and related services" (CPV 85300000) and will run from 1 February 2025 to 31 January 2029. The procurement process followed an open procedure, and the award was made on 17 January 2025, with a total value of £3,600,000.

This framework agreement provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare and social work support services. It is an ideal contract for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to participate in, given the flexible and supportive nature of the services required. The awarded suppliers, Ideal for All, Penderels Trust, and PeoplePlus Group Ltd, will have the chance to enhance their profiles by delivering essential support services to a wide range of citizens in the Birmingham area, promoting business growth through sustained public sector engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P0512_2024 - Direct Payment Support Services - AWARD

Notice Description

The Council wishes to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of Direct Payment Support Services to provide a range of support to citizens using Direct Payments to deliver all the services across Adults and Children's such as: o Ongoing advice and support o Advising citizens of client contributions o Personal Care Assistant recruitment o Managed accounts - managing citizen's Direct Payment where they are unable to do so o Payroll and HMRC services o Arranging Carer and Personal Assistant Insurance o Arrange DBS checks The service will be provided to citizens assessed as being eligible for Social Care services who choose to take all or part of their Personal Budget as a Direct Payment, and for citizens who require support to manage Direct Payments. These services will be delivered across both Adults and Children's. The framework agreement will be available for use by Birmingham's Children's Trust and Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Disability. The Framework Agreement will last for 4 years (unless terminated under agreement provisions). The Framework Agreement will be awarded up to a maximum of three providers. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation. Please note TUPE will apply to this contract. The TUPE information will be released to you upon receipt of a signed copy of Appendix - TUPE Confidentiality Agreement. You are advised to fill this in as soon as possible on receipt and return via https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk Your completed tender submission should be returned by noon on 5th December 2024 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5e6e15e0-95be-4206-815c-944e282a939f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb89692b-3527-43b2-b156-10604f6dd0f2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,600,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY 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
B4 7WB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

IDEAL FOR ALL

PENDERELS TRUST

PEOPLEPLUS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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