Tender

22119 Direct Payment Support Services

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

16 Oct 2024 at 11:11

Tender

14 Aug 2024 at 13:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Cambridgeshire County Council for the "22119 Direct Payment Support Services" contract encompasses the health and social work services industry. This open procedure aims to deliver support services for users receiving direct payments as part of their personal budget arrangement, including hiring personal assistants and providing legal, HR, recruitment, and marketing support across England. The tender is currently in the "Tender" stage, with key deadlines including a tender period ending on 1st November 2024, and a contract period spanning from 29th April 2025 to 29th April 2028. The total contract value is estimated at £770,360 GBP.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those experienced with personal budgets and direct payments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially suitable to compete due to the specific nature of the service requirements. The open procurement method encourages a diverse range of business entities to participate, fostering competitive growth and innovation in these sectors.

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Notice Title

22119 Direct Payment Support Services

Notice Description

A new contract to be procured for a Direct Payment Support Service (DPSS) to deliver support services for users who receive direct payments as part of their personal budget arrangement. Clients will receive their own fund to hire a personal assistant, legal/HR advise, sourcing and recruitment support, marketing and find more Personal Assistants in the market. This service will be used to aid people of all ages (adults, young people, and children).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c54abc96-5287-4ddc-bfc9-c323d2a0a671
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58608f27-e9e9-4b79-bfa5-176b8529b662
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
SME, VCSE
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
£770,360 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Apr 2025 - 29 Apr 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Meera Maisuria
Contact Email
meera.maisuria@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE28 4YE
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
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
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
The Stukeleys
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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