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Direct Payment Support Service

Lincolnshire County Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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24 May 2021 at 12:11

Award Notice
Tender

18 Jan 2021 at 13:52

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Lincolnshire County Council is currently engaged in a public procurement process for a "Direct Payment Support Service" aimed at enhancing support for Adults and Children receiving direct payments across Lincolnshire. This tender, which falls under the health and social work services category, is in the award stage, with key contracts signed recently on 7th May 2021. The service includes aiding clients in managing their direct payments and promoting their independence by providing essential resources like payroll services and support for Personal Assistants. The procurement employs an open method, ensuring a competitive bidding process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the social services and health sectors, particularly those offering training, advisory services, or personal care solutions. Companies with expertise in providing tailored support, payroll management, and recruitment services for Personal Assistants could be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. With four bids received, including two from small and medium-sized enterprises, potential suppliers have the chance to contribute to a vital public service while expanding their business operations within the local authority framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Direct Payment Support Service

Notice Description

LOT 1: The provision of a Direct Payment Support Service to provide support services to Adults and Children at LCC and LPFT (mental health) who have chosen to take a direct payment. LOT2: The provision of a Direct Payment Support Service to provide support services to Lincolnshire CCG. The support encompasses the following a front loaded support service that provides information, advice and guidance service to all people in receipt of a Direct Payment to: * Work strategically with the Council/CCG to enable people to move to the most appropriate level of support for them taking into account the other Direct Payment support services commissioned by the Council (LOT1) and Lincs CCG(LOT2) and facilitating the individuals' path to independence. * provide a fully managed service account * provide training and support for individuals to become Employers with training and recruitment of Personal Assistants * set up mandatory training and signpost to other required training resources for Personal Assistants * signpost and provide guidance on appropriate Insurances * provide access to a Payroll service * act as a Suitable Person where needed * disseminate best practice through partnerships * Establish support networks

Lot Information

Direct Payment Support Services

This Procurement undertaken in accordance with regulations 74 to 76 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 under "Light Touch Regime". Lincolnshire County Council are carrying out this procurement for the Council and NHS Lincolnshrie CCG. The tender has two lots. Lot 1: LCC and Lot 2: NHS Lincs CCG. Bidders can tender for one or both lots.

Lot 1

LOT 1: The provision of a Direct Payment Support Service to provide support services to Adults and Children at LCC and LPFT (mental health) who have chosen to take a direct payment. LOT2: The provision of a Direct Payment Support Service to provide support services to Lincolnshire CCG. The support encompasses the following a front loaded support service that provides information, advice and guidance service to all people in receipt of a Direct Payment to: * Work strategically with the Council/CCG to enable people to move to the most appropriate level of support for them taking into account the other Direct Payment support services commissioned by the Council (LOT1) and Lincs CCG(LOT2) and facilitating the individuals' path to independence. * provide a fully managed service account * provide training and support for individuals to become Employers with training and recruitment of Personal Assistants * set up mandatory training and signpost to other required training resources for Personal Assistants * signpost and provide guidance on appropriate Insurances * provide access to a Payroll service * act as a Suitable Person where needed * disseminate best practice through partnerships * Establish support networks

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028b1a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011468-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 May 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Lincolnshire County Council
Additional Buyers

NHS Lincolnshire Clinical Commissioning Group

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN1 1YL
Postcode Area
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Penderels Trust Ltd

People Plus Group Ltd

Further Information

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