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Direct Payment Support Services

Birmingham City Council

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07 Mar 2025 at 16:22

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05 Nov 2024 at 10:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council recently concluded the award stage for their tender "Direct Payment Support Services," classified under social work and related services (CPV 85300000). The procurement aims to establish a framework agreement to support citizens using Direct Payments, including those eligible for social care services. This agreement will be executed across both adult and children's services in Birmingham (UKG3 region). The tender, initiated on 5th November 2024 and closed on 5th December 2024, utilised an open procedure with an electronic submission method. The framework is set for a duration of four years with contracts signed on 1st February 2025. Birmingham City's Trust and Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Disability will also utilise the framework agreement. The contract was awarded to Ideal for All, The Penderels Trust Limited, and PeoplePlus Group Ltd, each with a contract value of £360,000.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in social care and support services, including payroll management, Personal Care Assistant recruitment, and advisory roles in managing direct payments. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and companies experienced in employment support services, financial management for care recipients, and insurance arrangements will find this tender conducive for business growth. Being part of this framework allows businesses to partner with a major local authority and deliver services directly to a vulnerable segment of the population, supporting their independence and well-being. Companies looking to expand their footprint in the public sector and those proficient in delivering quality and socially valuable services are well-positioned to benefit from this agreement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Direct Payment Support Services

Notice Description

The Council wishes to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of Direct Payment Support Services to provide a range of support to citizens using Direct Payments to deliver all the services across Adults and Children's such as:* Ongoing advice and support* Advising citizens of client contributions * Personal Care Assistant recruitment* Managed accounts - managing citizen's Direct Payment where they are unable to do so* Payroll and HMRC services* Arranging Carer and Personal Assistant Insurance* Arrange DBS checksThe service will be provided to citizens assessed as being eligible for Social Care services who choose to take all or part of their Personal Budget as a Direct Payment, and for citizens who require support to manage Direct Payments.These services will be delivered across both Adults and Children's. The framework agreement will be available for use by Birmingham's Children's Trust and Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Disability.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The service is for citizens assessed as being eligible for Social Care services who choose to take all or part of their Personal Budget as a Direct Payment and for citizens who require support to manage Direct Payments. Services to be delivered include the following: * Support and advice for individuals and families to manage Direct Payments* Direct Payments Support Services around employment and recruitment of PAs* Third Party Supported Accounts/ Managed Accounts* Payroll servicesThe services will be delivered against 'Upper Tolerance Prices', which have been set by the Council. At the point of tender, Providers will be able to bid below the Prices set by the Local Authority.The Framework Agreement will be awarded up to a maximum of three providers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b3ef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008416-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Birmingham City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1BB
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG3 West Midlands
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Ideal for All

PeoplePlus Group Ltd

The Penderels Trust Limited

Further Information

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