Award

Direct Payments Service

SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

01 Oct 2024 at 12:57

Award Notice
Tender

05 Jun 2024 at 12:41

Tender Notice
Tender

21 May 2024 at 12:56

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Swindon Borough Council has awarded a contract for a Direct Payments Service to the Enham Trust. The service is aimed at supporting adults in Swindon making direct payments for care. Key functions include providing information and advice on direct payments, training, facilitating peer support, recruitment and payroll support, and managed accounts. The initial contract runs for two years from 1st September 2024, with a possible extension of one year. The total estimated expenditure across the initial term is approximately £372,000. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with evaluations based on quality and price. Important deadlines included the submission of tenders by 26th June 2024, and clarifications submitted by 17th June 2024. The contract is classified under Social work and related services and covers a wide geographical range, including the United Kingdom and various regions abroad.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in social care, particularly those specialising in direct payment support services. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate. The procurement process was designed to be inclusive, providing a fair opportunity for experienced and qualified service providers. Businesses with expertise in social care, payroll management, and training could find this a lucrative opportunity to expand their services and establish a strong partnership with Swindon Borough Council. Given the comprehensive scope of the service requirements, such businesses can leverage their capabilities to deliver high-quality services that meet the Council's expectations, thereby fostering business growth and enhancing their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Direct Payments Service

Notice Description

Swindon Borough Council invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced service providers for the provision a service to support those adults making direct payments for care in Swindon. Swindon Borough council is looking to procure a Direct Payment Support service for adults eligible for social care. The service will include the following functions: * Information and advice on Direct Payments * Training * Facilitating peer support * Recruitment and payroll support * Managed Accounts Full details relating to the Service are provided in the tender documents. The initial contract term will be for two years with an option to extend for one year as stated in the ITT documents. Estimated contract spend is in the region of PS372,000 across the two year contract term. All bids will be evaluated on quality and price. Full details relating to the Services are provided in the tender documents. To participate, Suppliers will need to Register as a Supplier with ProContract, www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk, then Register an Interest before obtaining access to the tender documents. In the event of difficulties registering as a supplier, please refer to the System Administrator Proactis support team ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com Tender clarifications to be submitted in writing via Messaging in ProContract tender portal, including the project reference and title clearly in the Subject title, by 17th June 2024, 1200 hrs UK Local time. The Council's responses to these clarification questions will be issued periodically via Messaging in ProContract tender portal. Tender Responses are required to be submitted no later than 26th June 2024, 1400 hrs UK Local time via ProContract tender portal - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9bcdef33-9a50-44e0-b4fd-bcd17185ad0d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34fca0a2-d93d-4c5b-92f0-25f85595bce7
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£372,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£536,400 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2026 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
SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN1 2JN
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Eastcott
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENHAM TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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