Tender

Direct Support Payments Service 2023

KNOWSLEY COUNCIL

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Tender

04 Nov 2022 at 16:36

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Knowsley Council has issued a tender for the provision of a Direct Support Payments Service starting on 1st April 2023. The contract, lasting for three years with a possible extension up to an additional 24 months, aims to help direct payment recipients in Knowsley manage their budgets effectively. This opportunity, falling under health and social work services, has a value of 600,000 GBP and is accessible via The Chest online procurement portal. The deadline for tender submissions is on 5th December 2022.

This tender from Knowsley Council presents an opportunity for businesses to engage in providing essential support services for vulnerable individuals and families within the Knowsley borough. Companies operating in the health and social work sector, with a focus on direct payment services, would be well-placed to compete for this contract. The open procurement procedure ensures fair competition, allowing suitable businesses to showcase their expertise in delivering high-quality, independent advice and support.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Direct Support Payments Service 2023

Notice Description

To provide an efficient and impartial Direct Payments Support Service that will enable direct payment recipients within the borough of Knowsley to effectively manage their own or a family members budget, maximizing choice and control through high quality, independent advice and support. The Contract will be for a term of three years, commencing on 1st April 2023. The Council may extend the Contract following the Contract Period for further periods of time up to a maximum of 24 months in aggregate. The Council shall give not less than 28 days written notice of an extension prior to the last day of the Contract period and for further extensions not less than 28 days written notice prior to the last day of the extended Contract. The opportunity is available via The Chest online procurement portal reference - DN641224

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8f120f3f-10e1-40b2-8642-707035281c12
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e797fa28-d920-4ee1-8be2-d51f12f5f3a1
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
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
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 3-4 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
KNOWSLEY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KNOWSLEY
Postcode
L36 9YZ
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
Roby
Westminster Constituency
Knowsley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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