Tender

Direct Payments Support Service

WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

12 Aug 2024 at 08:27

Tender

19 Jul 2024 at 09:35

Planning

31 May 2024 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

Wirral Borough Council is seeking to appoint an organisation to provide a Direct Payment Support Service under the Health and Social Work Services category. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage with notable amendments, including an extended closing date for submissions until 30th August 2024 at 12:00 noon. The service will involve providing information, guidance and support for Direct Payment recipients, Personal Assistants, and social care professionals, along with a Payroll and managed accounts function. Additionally, a digital Personal Assistant register will be established to match people with the required skill sets. The procurement method is open, and electronic submissions are to be made via the designated platform.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in social care, payroll management, and digital services. Organisations with experience and innovative solutions in managing Direct Payments and offering comprehensive support services will find this project particularly suited to their capabilities. By securing this contract, businesses can significantly expand their reach within the public sector and contribute to the advancement of Direct Payments in the Wirral area, helping to meet the council's goals of increasing the uptake and providing flexible, person-centred support services.

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Notice Title

Direct Payments Support Service

Notice Description

Wirral Council is seeking to appoint one organisation to provide a Direct Payment Support Service. The Service will be comprised of the following 3 elements: * A Direct Payment Support Service which will include information, guidance and support for Direct Payment recipients, Personal Assistants, and social care professionals. * A Payroll and managed accounts function, to enable people to enjoy the flexibility a Direct Payment offers without the responsibility of managing the budget themselves. * A digital Personal Assistant register which would match people with the skill set required to meet assessed needs.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Wirral Council is seeking to appoint one organisation to provide a Direct Payment Support Service. The Service will be comprised of the following 3 elements: * A Direct Payment Support Service which will include information, guidance and support for Direct Payment recipients, Personal Assistants, and social care professionals. * A Payroll and managed accounts function, to enable people to enjoy the flexibility a Direct Payment offers without the responsibility of managing the budget themselves. * A digital Personal Assistant register which would match people with the skill set required to meet assessed needs. The Provider will be expected to enable Direct Payment recipients to manage their Direct Payments as independently as possible and maximise the choice and control of Direct Payment recipients over which aspects of the service they wish to access. The Provider will also contribute towards the development of Direct Payments in Wirral by supporting the Council's ambitions to increase the uptake of Direct Payments in the borough.

Renewal: One optional extension provision of up to 12 months, to be taken at the discretion of Wirral Borough Council

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-046cd3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025355-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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
12 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
14 Jul 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ms Cheryl Cunliffe
Contact Email
cherylcunliffe@wirral.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRKENHEAD
Postcode
CH41 2AB
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
TLD74 Wirral

Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Birkenhead and Tranmere
Westminster Constituency
Birkenhead

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