Award

Direct Payment Service

NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

20 Mar 2025 at 11:26

Award

19 Mar 2025 at 16:01

Tender

10 Oct 2024 at 08:34

Summary of the contracting process

North Lanarkshire Council, in collaboration with Health and Social Care North Lanarkshire, is overseeing the procurement of a "Direct Payment Service" within the social work services category. The procurement process follows an open procedure, and the contract has been awarded to Glasgow Centre for Inclusive Living, with the agreement signed on 21st January 2025. The service, valued at £415,778, focuses on providing independent advice and support for individuals using Self Directed Support Option 1 (direct payment) in North Lanarkshire. Key responsibilities include supporting budget holders in managing and returning unused funds, with the service delivered through various methods, including in-person support. The procurement covers the UKM84 region (North Lanarkshire) and emphasises delivery by an SME supplier.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social work services, especially those with experience in direct payment support and budget management. The contract's focus on delivering independent support through multiple channels can drive business growth for SMEs by positioning them as key service providers to local authorities. Companies with expertise in social care, budget management, and direct support services will find this procurement a strategic fit, paving the way for enhanced business relationships and community impact within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Direct Payment Service

Notice Description

North Lanarkshire Council and Health and Social Care North Lanarkshire have a statutory obligation to provide an advice and support service for people who are considering and using Self Directed Support Option 1 (direct payment) The service will provide independent support and advice for people wishing to consider or actively employ staff directly to meet their social work budget using a direct payment. The Contractor will support budget holders in the return of unused funds to North Lanarkshire Council. The support should be delivered in a variety of ways to the budget holder, this should include, but not limited to, in person.

Lot Information

Lot 1

North Lanarkshire Council and Health and Social Care North Lanarkshire have a statutory obligation to provide an advice and support service for people who are considering and using Self Directed Support Option 1 (direct payment) The service will provide independent support and advice for people wishing to consider or actively employ staff directly to meet their social work budget using a direct payment The Contractor will support budget holders in the return of unused funds to North Lanarkshire Council. The support should be delivered in a variety of ways to the budget holder, this should include, but not limited to, in person.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a758
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010352-2025
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85310000 - Social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£831,566 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20251 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@northlan.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MOTHERWELL
Postcode
ML1 1AB
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM84 North Lanarkshire

Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig
Westminster Constituency
Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLASGOW CENTRE FOR INCLUSIVE LIVING

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