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Cambridgeshire County Council Direct Payment Support Service

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Jan 2020 at 12:33

Award Notice
Tender

16 Sep 2019 at 10:49

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cambridgeshire County Council is currently engaged in the procurement process for the Direct Payment Support Service, which has a contract period starting from 1st April 2020 and concluding on 31st March 2023, with the option to extend for an additional two years. The anticipated maximum annual budget for this service is £170,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period closed on 17th October 2019. This service falls under the category of health and social work services, specifically designed to assist service users and their carers with guidance and support related to Direct Payments. The service is based in the East of England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the social care and consultancy sectors, to expand their services. Organisations specialising in providing high-quality information and advice, as well as those with capabilities in managing accounts and payroll for service users, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, reflecting the tender's design to support diverse supplier involvement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cambridgeshire County Council Direct Payment Support Service

Notice Description

The Authority is re-tendering the contract for Direct Payment Support Services with an anticipated contract start date of 1st April 2020. The aim of the Service is to provide service users and their parents/carers with: - High quality information, guidance and advice on Direct Payments and the legislation involved; - Information on purchasing care and support directly; - Information on the support services and opportunities available locally. The service also aims to promote the use of Direct Payments with all stakeholders and support the recruitment of Personal Assistants locally. This contract is for three years, with an option to extend for two discretionary one year periods, making five years in total (3+1+1). The maximum annual budget is PS170,000 for the core information, advice and guidance service. The successful provider will also offer managed account and payroll services to service users. Service users will have full choice and control in relation to using a managed account/payroll service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6ed8f518-752f-4588-be04-13ccfd423a83
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a196bd2-2ea2-43f0-90f9-09c20a9bc8c7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£850,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£531,232 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 2-3 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
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB3 0AP
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PEOPLEPLUS GROUP

Further Information

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