Planning

SCC WT Direct Payment Personal Assistants Request for Information

SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

04 Feb 2025 at 09:49

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council (SCC) is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "SCC WT Direct Payment Personal Assistants Request for Information," in the industry category related to financial and insurance services, as well as community services. This engagement process is specifically for the location of Reigate, postal code RH2 8EF, and involves seeking market insight on the development and support of Personal Assistants (PAs). The final date for engagement feedback is 25th February 2025. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to gather understanding to shape future service specifications and potential procurement processes for shared lives services in Surrey.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in the development, training, and support of Personal Assistants (PAs). Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in human resources support, financial services, and community services are well-suited for this opportunity. Participating businesses can potentially influence the future direction of SCC's PA market, establishing themselves as key partners in delivering high-quality PA services in Surrey. Engaging in this RFI could lead to further commercial opportunities as SCC moves forward with detailed procurement activities based on the gathered insights.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SCC WT Direct Payment Personal Assistants Request for Information

Notice Description

Surrey County Council published their Direct Payment Strategy in November 2023, along with their Direct Payments Market Position Statement (MPS). One of the commitments outlined in the strategy was to investigate whether Surrey County Council should look to develop a support service working specifically with Personal Assistants (PAs), in order to develop and maintain a sustainable, high quality PA market in Surrey. We are interested in identifying if there are providers in the Surrey market who are already working on the development and promotion of PAs including provision of training, support with registration, support that traditionally falls under Human Resources responsibility etc. Surrey County Council (SCC) is seeking to gain a higher-level understanding of the current market for Shared Lives Services, which will inform future service specifications and any procurement process, ensuring that they reflect both current service requirements and market conditions. Please note this is a Request for Information only and it is not for the pre-selection of providers. SCC will subsequently inform the market if and/or when it is intended to go out to tender. The Request for Information has been published on the Proactis portal: https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login. Please register on the portal and search for the opportunity titled: SCC WT Direct Payment Personal Assistants Request for Information. Please download and complete the Questionnaire which can be found in the 'Documents' section. The completed questionnaire can then be submitted through the 'Dialogue' section. Please be assured that all information shared within this document will be treated as confidential and commercially sensitive information. If you require any further clarification on a question or any content of this document, please send us a direct message via the portal's messaging function. The deadline for this Request for Information is Tuesday 25th February 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-60a15666-3d15-4ee9-8cac-2b3747b9d36e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd7c8f20-18c2-4e20-a66b-60b3589efafe
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

48 - Software package and information systems

66 - Financial and insurance services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

30160000 - Magnetic cards

48812000 - Financial information systems

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

72212440 - Financial analysis and accounting software development services

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

75300000 - Compulsory social security services

79211120 - Sales and purchases recording services

79211200 - Compilation of financial statements services

79412000 - Financial management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Feb 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
REIGATE
Postcode
RH2 8EF
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ26 East Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Reigate and Banstead
Electoral Ward
South Park & Woodhatch
Westminster Constituency
Reigate

Further Information

Notice Documents

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