Award

Direct Payment Support Service

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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Award

16 Jun 2020 at 10:47

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sunderland City Council is procuring a contract for the "Direct Payment Support Service," classified under guidance services, located in the North East of England. The procurement process, which followed an open method, has reached the award stage as of 17 March 2020. The contract is valued at £300,000 and covers a period from 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2023. The tender period closed on 6 February 2020, and the contract details have been published as of 16 June 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) interested in delivering employment support and payroll services for clients managing personal assistants. Businesses with expertise in providing guidance services, particularly in the areas of recruitment, training, and payroll management, would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this contract allows companies to expand their service offerings while contributing to the welfare of individuals who depend on direct payments for support.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Direct Payment Support Service

Notice Description

Sunderland City Council are procuring a contract for the provision of a Direct Payment Support Service. The service comprises of; * A Direct Payments Employment Support Service - This service will support Clients with the recruitment and selection of Personal Assistants and provide on-going employment support. * Payroll Support Service - This service will process timesheets and produce payslips on behalf of the employer to ensure the employer is aware of their obligations when paying their employees. Currently 547 clients access the Direct Payments Support Service for employment advice and support and/or payroll services, 197 clients employ a personal assistant ('PA') and there are 48 Personal Health Budget Direct Payments and both aspects of the service will be delivered by a single contractor

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b4d166b3-2430-466f-ad22-8be277651a5a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb316104-f8d0-4954-81ae-af0974ef123e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

85312310 - Guidance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£292,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 2-3 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR2 7SN
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
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PENDERELS TRUST

Further Information

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