Award

Direct Payments Advice and Support Service

THURROCK COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Feb 2024 at 18:43

Tender

03 Nov 2023 at 09:32

Summary of the contracting process

Thurrock Council has awarded the contract for the "Direct Payments Advice and Support Service" to Purple Zest Ltd. The procurement process was initiated under the Light Touch Regime for Social and Other Specific Services. The contract falls under the health and social work services category and is for the provision of direct payment advice and support services. The contract has a total estimated value of £714,926.4 and was signed on 16th February 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses that specialise in health and social work services to compete. Businesses with experience in delivering direct payment advice and support to service users eligible for Adult Social Care services would be well-suited for this contract. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender stage was completed successfully, with Purple Zest Ltd winning the award. The main procurement category is services, and the buying organisation Thurrock Council is the contracting authority for this tender process.

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Notice Title

Direct Payments Advice and Support Service

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:* Has a proven record of delivering a direct payment advice and support services to a good standard, ensuring dignity and respect at all times. * Has proven experience of understanding and working with service users that are eligible for Adult Social Care services. * Has appropriately trained staff who understand the importance of personalisation and how choice and control has a positive impact on people's lives. * Is reflective and facilitate good practice by encouraging the service users and stakeholders to give feedback, which is used to improve its service offer. * Is committed to supporting innovation and the creative use of direct payments to support users to meet their needs and aspirations.The estimated contract value given in II.1.5 is for the full six year contract period (4+1+1).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council's requirement under this Contract is for the provision of Direct Payment Advice and Support service. Additional information: Please note the estimated contract value includes all extension options (a total of six years).

Renewal: The contract is for an initial four years with the option to extend by up to two years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04117d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005303-2024
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
Large

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

85321000 - Administrative social services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

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

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
Further notices are expected either in four years, five years or six years, depending on whether the extension options are taken.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THURROCK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@thurrock.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GRAYS
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLH32 Thurrock

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PURPLE ZEST

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