Award

Direct Payment Support Services

KNOWSLEY COUNCIL

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Award

15 May 2020 at 11:00

Summary of the contracting process

Knowsley Council is undertaking a procurement process for the "Direct Payment Support Services" aimed at providing information and support to service users under Direct Payments in the North West of the United Kingdom. This tender process has been classified under health and social work services (CPV code: 85000000) and was awarded following a direct procurement method with a total value of £162,000. The contract period spans from April 1, 2020, to March 31, 2022. This tender award was officially published on May 15, 2020, and represents the completed stage of the procurement process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in health and social services. Businesses that can deliver tailored direct payment support or advisory services are well-positioned to compete for forthcoming opportunities in similar contracts. Engaging with the public sector in this capacity can enable growth and foster long-term relationships with local authorities, particularly in supporting vulnerable populations needing personalised care solutions.

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Notice Title

Direct Payment Support Services

Notice Description

The Direct Payments Support Service acts as a single point of contact within Knowsley for the provision of information, advice and support for service users currently having their care and support needs met via a Direct Payment, or those who would like to consider the option.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-feead33d-a65e-438f-b07f-9f36040c899b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63103f12-018f-4bbb-ba76-a1f1325a5f03
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£162,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£162,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 1-2 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
KNOWSLEY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@knowsley.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HUYTON
Postcode
L36 9YU
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
Roby
Westminster Constituency
Knowsley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KNOWSLEY DISABILITY CONCERN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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