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Tender for the Provision of Direct Payment Managed Account

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL

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16 Dec 2021 at 16:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Buckinghamshire Council, which has awarded a contract titled "Tender for the Provision of Direct Payment Managed Account." This service falls under the financial transaction processing and clearing-house services category, specifically aimed at enhancing direct payments to support individuals' care choices. The contract period is set for one year, from 1st November 2021 to 31st October 2022, with a potential extension for an additional year. The procurement process was initiated through a tender, and the final decisions were made following a quotation process, with key dates including the tender end date of 8th July 2021 and the award date of 27th September 2021. The contract value is £173,166, with a minimum value of £86,583.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in financial services or care provision. Suppliers with the ability to offer responsive and cost-effective solutions aligned with Buckinghamshire Council's Better Lives Strategy are encouraged to engage. The focus on promoting independence and choice for clients suggests a growing market for innovative approaches in direct payment services, making this an attractive opportunity for businesses looking to expand in the public sector care industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender for the Provision of Direct Payment Managed Account

Notice Description

Contract awarded following quotation process under Councils Contract Procedure Rules. Buckinghamshire Council is requesting a quote from Providers regarding their ability to meet the requirements outlined within the attached specification. Buckinghamshire is one of the leading authorities in the delivery of direct payments, which are offered to individuals wanting to control how their care and support is delivered. It is our aim to build on the progress already made and increase the number of people opting to use a direct payment by promoting independence and choice in line with the principles set out in the Council's Better Lives Strategy. It is integral that the direct payment service remains responsive to people's needs and that our support services reduce some of the barriers people may face, whilst providing Buckinghamshire Council with a solution that is more cost effective. Contract term 1 year with option to extend for 1 year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f77f8c71-1db3-4555-b73d-26248dbc93e1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa340d2a-16f0-420f-bcf9-89027d7d8b72
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66172000 - Financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£173,166 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£86,583 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2021 - 31 Oct 2022 6-12 months
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
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP20 1UA
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
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
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PUBLIC CONSULTING GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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