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RCTCBC Direct Payment Support Services

RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC

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Award

14 Mar 2023 at 11:20

Tender

02 Dec 2022 at 13:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council (RCTCBC) is seeking Direct Payment Support Services through a tender process. The services include information, recruitment, payroll, training, and support for individuals and care staff. The budget for the service is around GBP300,000, with potential changes due to increased service usage. The procurement stage is completed, and the contract was signed on February 15, 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the health and social work services industry to provide Direct Payment Support Services to RCTCBC. The tender emphasises quality, social value, and cost criteria for the award decision, offering a substantial contract value of GBP1,500,000. Suppliers like the Dewis Centre for Independent Living are actively participating in the contract. The procurement method is open, providing a fair chance for interested businesses to compete.

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Notice Title

RCTCBC Direct Payment Support Services

Notice Description

RCTCBC are tendering for Direct Payment Support Services, The service will comprise of: Information, assistance, and advice to people receiving or considering Direct Payments. A proactive recruitment service to ensure Personal Assistants are employed in a timely manner. A matching service and searchable database for Personal Assistants. A payroll service for people receiving a Direct Payment and employing their own Personal Assistants. A Managed Account support in instances where this has been assessed by the care manager as necessary. Training, support and awareness-raising for individuals, professionals, Personal Assistants, and social care staff. Support for the Microenterprises for Care project from the outset of the contract, with the view to the Provider delivering elements of the project from April 2025. The budget for this service is circa GBP300,000 which is based on current numbers of Direct Payment Recipients, however, this is subject to change as it is anticipated more people will be encouraged to use the service through the duration of the contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

RCTCBC are tendering for Direct Payment Support Services, The service will comprise of: Information, assistance, and advice to people receiving or considering Direct Payments. A proactive recruitment service to ensure Personal Assistants are employed in a timely manner. A matching service and searchable database for Personal Assistants. A payroll service for people receiving a Direct Payment and employing their own Personal Assistants. A Managed Account support in instances where this has been assessed by the care manager as necessary. Training, support and awareness-raising for individuals, professionals, Personal Assistants, and social care staff. Support for the Microenterprises for Care project from the outset of the contract, with the view to the Provider delivering elements of the project from April 2025. The budget for this service is circa GBP300,000 which is based on current numbers of Direct Payment Recipients, however, this is subject to change as it is anticipated more people will be encouraged to use the service through the duration of the contract.

Renewal: Initial contract will be for 3 years. Extension options allowable for 2 x 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-038a2f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007362-2023
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

79211110 - Payroll management services

79631000 - Personnel and payroll services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
either 3, 4 or 5 years

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@rctcbc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1443

Buyer Location

Locality
TONYPANDY
Postcode
CF40 2XX
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL15 Central Valleys

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Cwm Clydach
Westminster Constituency
Rhondda and Ogmore

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DEWIS CENTRE FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING

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