Tender

Direct Payments Support Service

WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

12 Aug 2024 at 05:49

Tender Notice
Tender

19 Jul 2024 at 09:42

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wirral Borough Council is inviting tenders for a Direct Payments Support Service, classified under the Health and Social Work Services category. This procurement is at the tender stage with a deadline set for 30th August 2024, at 12:00 PM BST. The services are to be delivered in England, and the contract will run from 1st November 2024 to 31st October 2026. The overall value of the contract is estimated to be £661,251. The tender uses an open procedure below the threshold and includes three main elements: support services, a payroll and managed accounts function, and a digital register for Personal Assistants.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social care services, particularly those experienced in direct payment support. Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as this procurement is well-suited to organisations that can provide comprehensive support services, financial management assistance, and technological solutions for matching Personal Assistants with service users. By participating, businesses can expand their operational scope, increase their market presence in Wirral, and contribute to the local council’s goals of increasing Direct Payments uptake.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Direct Payments Support Service

Notice Description

Wirral Council is seeking to appoint one organisation to provide a Direct Payment Support Service. The Service will be comprised of the following 3 elements: * A Direct Payment Support Service which will include information, guidance and support for Direct Payment recipients, Personal Assistants, and social care professionals. * A Payroll and managed accounts function, to enable people to enjoy the flexibility a Direct Payment offers without the responsibility of managing the budget themselves. * A digital Personal Assistant register which would match people with the skill set required to meet assessed needs. The Provider will be expected to enable Direct Payment recipients to manage their Direct Payments as independently as possible and maximise the choice and control of Direct Payment recipients over which aspects of the service they wish to access. The Provider will also contribute towards the development of Direct Payments in Wirral by supporting the Council's ambitions to increase the uptake of Direct Payments in the borough. Additional information: The tender document and any additional information are accessible via The Chest portal, https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ to participate in this exercise please register your interest in the opportunity. Should you have any questions relating to the tender document please raise them via the 'messages' section on the portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b73d7c34-231d-4bf0-9a6d-67b6b6c379c3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1c4164d-a132-48e8-bc59-315174ee52a3
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£661,251 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2026 1-2 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
WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRKENHEAD
Postcode
CH41 2AB
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
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
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Birkenhead and Tranmere
Westminster Constituency
Birkenhead

Further Information

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