Tender

Direct Payment Services

LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON

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17 Jan 2025 at 09:28

Tender Notice
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14 Jan 2025 at 15:41

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Croydon ('the Council') is inviting tenders for the provision of Direct Payment Services. This procurement falls under the Health and Social Work Services industry category and targets various delivery locations, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other global regions. The procurement stage is currently active, with the tender closing on 13th February 2025 at 12:00 pm. An open procurement method in accordance with the PCR 2015 guidelines is being used. A bidder's event will be held on 23rd January 2025 from 11:00 am to 11:45 am via MS Teams, providing an opportunity to understand the specification and ask questions via the eTendering portal. The contract, starting on 1st October 2025, will run for ten years, ending on 30th September 2035.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in direct payment and healthcare services to expand their operations over an extended period. Companies that can deliver efficient and compliant direct payment services will find this particularly beneficial. Given the extensive geographical scope and the substantial ten-year term of the contract, enterprises with strong logistic capabilities and existing frameworks to operate across multiple regions will be well-suited to compete. Engaging in such a long-term contract can lead to steady revenue streams and bolstered market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Direct Payment Services

Notice Description

The London Borough of Croydon ('the Council") is seeking to engage providers for the provision of a Direct Payment service. The full scope of the contract requirements are provided in the Service Specifications, which form part of the Tender Documents. The Contracts is for a period of 10 years (the "Term"). This procurement will be carried out in line with the open procurement process detailed within the PCR 2015. The required Services are being procured via a competitive tendering process and will run electronically via the Croydon Tenders Portal. All communication throughout the tender process will be via London Borough of Croydon E-Procurement Site - Home (in-tendhost.co.uk). We are holding a bidder's open event and presentation on the Thursday 23 January 2025 11.00 am to 11.45 am via Teams and invite you to attend the session. The bidders event will present the direct payment specification and timeframe for the tender process and award of contract. All questions regarding the tender should be addressed outside of the bidder event via In-tend, the London Borough of Croydon e-procurement portal correspondence area. The Bidders Day Details: Date: Thursday 23 January 2025 Time: 11.00 am - 11.45 am Location: Via Teams Please register your interest to attend by clicking on the express your interest button, and send us a message via the correspondence area including the following details: The name of your organisation The name and job title of the delegates The email addresses of the delegates. Once we have received the above details we will send you a link to the MS Teams event. Additional information: Applications for this opportunity can be made via Croydon's eTendering Portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/croydontenders/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f551dfc2-1174-4022-b2a4-cc6d7b23d874
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR0 1EA
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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