Award

Direct Payment Support Service

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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30 Oct 2017 at 10:35

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Tender

25 Aug 2017 at 10:36

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sunderland City Council has initiated a tender for the "Direct Payment Support Service," aimed at providing support for clients who receive Social Care and Personal Health Budget Direct Payments in the Sunderland local authority area. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, following the evaluation of bids received before the deadline of 19 September 2017. The total contract value is £180,000, with the service expected to commence on 14 November 2017 and run until 13 November 2019. This service falls under the 'Guidance services' category within the public procurement industry.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in employment support services and payroll management, particularly those with experience in public sector contracts. Firms capable of establishing a local presence in Sunderland and providing tailored support to vulnerable groups—including individuals aged 16 and over who are in receipt of direct payments—would be well-suited to compete. The contract requires providers to have a local point of contact, reinforcing the demand for businesses that can effectively engage with the community and meet the specific needs of the client demographic.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Direct Payment Support Service

Notice Description

Sunderland City Council are looking to appoint a single provider to deliver a Direct Payment Support Service The Service will comprise of: a) Direct Payments Employment Support Service - This service will support Clients with the recruitment, selection and retention of Personal Assistants b) Payroll Service - This service will support the Client with their responsibilities relating to the payment of their Employees And will be accessible to the following groups: a) People aged 16 or over who meet all of the following criteria: i. Are in receipt of a Social Care Direct Payment or a Personal Health Budget Direct Payment, and ii. Live in the Sunderland local authority area b) People aged 16 or over who meet all of the following criteria: i. Are in receipt of a Personal Health Budget Direct Payment, and ii. Are registered with a Sunderland GP c) People who have responsibility for a disabled child living in the Sunderland local authority area and are in receipt of a Social Care Direct Payment or a Personal Health Budget Direct Payment for that child d) People who have responsibility for a disabled child who is registered with a Sunderland GP and are in receipt of a Personal Health Budget Direct Payment for that child The Provider will receive referrals from Sunderland City Council, Sunderland Clinical Commissioning Group and people who receive a Direct Payment and must have a local point of contact or be able to set up a local point of contact within the City of Sunderland. The office should be accessible to all potential Clients

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d2f2a0b-1d26-4705-ad1e-e0d749bdbf14
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312310 - Guidance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Oct 20178 years ago
Contract Period
14 Nov 2017 - 1 Nov 2019 1-2 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
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PENDERELS TRUST

Further Information

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