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LPS CARE - Contract for the Supply of: Provision of a Direct Payments Support Service - RFQ 15252341

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

04 Sep 2020 at 07:39

Award Notice
Tender

20 Feb 2020 at 15:56

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by Lancashire County Council, seeking to establish a three-year contract for the Provision of a Direct Payments Support Service, with a total budget of £4.5 million. This service will assist individuals in Lancashire with direct payments related to social care. The procurement is currently in the award stage, confirming the successful contractor, Lancashire Independent Living Service. Key dates include the contract start on 17th August 2020, the end date on 16th August 2026, and the tender submission deadline that closed on 24th March 2020. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, aligning with the health and social work services category in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) specializing in health and social care services. Businesses that offer advisory and support services related to budgeting, employer responsibilities, and payroll for individuals receiving direct payments would be particularly well-suited to compete. With the potential contract extension of up to six years, successful bidders may enjoy sustained growth and engagement within the local community, thereby expanding their service offerings and client base in Lancashire.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LPS CARE - Contract for the Supply of: Provision of a Direct Payments Support Service - RFQ 15252341

Notice Description

The Authority intends to commission a Direct Payments Support Service in Lancashire. The tender can be found on the authority's oracle sourcing portal under the RFQ Number: 15252341. Amended versions of the tender are denoted at the end of the RFQ Number by a comma followed by an amendment number. Search results should display any and all amended versions of the tender. The latest version is determined as being the RFQ Number with the highest amendment number. You may only make a submission against the latest amendment. Where you have made a submission against a tender that is subsequently amended you will be required to resubmit prior to the submission deadline. The service will provide information, advice and support to people who use a Direct Payment in Lancashire. This includes information regarding Direct Payment set up, budgeting, employer responsibilities, payroll and supported banking. The service will be available to individuals in Lancashire who have been assessed as having eligible social care needs and for those already in receipt of social care services or newly assessed. The Contract term will be 3 years with an option to extend the Contract by any number of defined periods provided that the total Contract period does not exceed 6 years. Please see the tender documents for more information.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6f4bda67-c9e7-42a4-8f1c-daaf23f15a8a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/230e4af1-251e-46ab-941a-13a99ac442a1
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20205 years ago
Contract Period
16 Aug 2020 - 16 Aug 2026 Over 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
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XJ
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LANCASHIRE INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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