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Direct Payments Advice and Support Service - AWARD

THURROCK COUNCIL

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18 Feb 2024 at 18:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Thurrock Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Direct Payment Advice and Support service. The contract has an estimated value of £750,000 and will run for an initial four-year period with a possible extension of up to two years. The tender was classified under Health and social work services, including sub-categories such as Administrative social services and Guidance services. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender period ended on December 8, 2023. The contract period is scheduled to start on June 1, 2024, and end on May 31, 2028.

Businesses interested in providing direct payment advice and support services targeted at Adult Social Care service users may find opportunities with this contract. The contract is suitable for both SMEs and VCSEs. Companies that excel in delivering personalised services with a focus on innovation and user empowerment are well-suited to compete. This tender provides a chance for businesses in the social services sector to contribute to improving people's lives by offering choice, control, and dignity through direct payment services.

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Notice Title

Direct Payments Advice and Support Service - AWARD

Notice Description

The Council's requirement under this Contract is for the provision of Direct Payment Advice and Support service. The Council is seeking a provider that: o Has a proven record of delivering a direct payment advice and support services to a good standard, ensuring dignity and respect at all times. o Has proven experience of understanding and working with service users that are eligible for Adult Social Care services. o Has appropriately trained staff who understand the importance of personalisation and how choice and control has a positive impact on people's lives. o Is reflective and facilitate good practice by encouraging the service users and stakeholders to give feedback, which is used to improve its service offer. o Is committed to supporting innovation and the creative use of direct payments to support users to meet their needs and aspirations. Further information can be found in the specification. This contract is for an initial four year period with the option to extend by up to two years. The estimated contract value given in the contract notice covers the full six year contract period (4+1+1).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e274f60a-0954-4688-ad76-0da113e64bc6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b50fc1cc-8a92-4e84-bb22-77d2db102d72
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85312310 - Guidance services

85320000 - Social services

85321000 - Administrative social services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£714,926 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2024 - 31 May 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THURROCK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kiri Mason
Contact Email
kmason@thurrock.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01375 652243

Buyer Location

Locality
ESSEX
Postcode
RM17 6SL
Post Town
Romford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH32 Thurrock
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Thurrock
Electoral Ward
Grays Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Thurrock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PURPLE ZEST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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