Award

The Provision of An All Age Direct Payment Support Service

SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

07 Nov 2025 at 13:59

Award

22 Aug 2025 at 15:55

Tender

11 Apr 2025 at 11:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council has completed the procurement process for "The Provision of An All Age Direct Payment Support Service" focused on enhancing community services through strategic partnerships. This project falls under the social services category and is situated in the UKD73 region, specifically in Bootle, United Kingdom. The procurement process used an open procedure under a special 'light touch' regime covered by GPA. The tender was awarded to SEFTON CARERS CENTRE, operating as a supplier in Liverpool, with the contract starting on 1st November 2025 and running until 31st October 2028, with potential extensions till 2030 based on provider performance. The award, valued at £2,141,100, ensures a person-centred and strength-based service approach, aimed at effectively managing Direct Payments and Personal Health Budgets.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs interested in delivering social services. It requires entities with expertise in individual-focused service delivery, financial management of health budgets and direct payments, and the capacity to scale operations in response to service demand. Given the nature of the service, companies with experience in community engagement and strength-based service provision will find it advantageous. With a substantial contract value and a focus on quality and social value, this procurement provides a robust platform for businesses committed to supporting diverse community needs through innovative services.

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Notice Title

The Provision of An All Age Direct Payment Support Service

Notice Description

Sefton Council aim to collaborate with key partners and the community to develop various services. By working together as a strategic partnership, we seek to enhance the growth and resilience of diverse communities across the borough. We will focus on creating person centred and strength-based services that meet individuals' needs. The key aspirations for Direct Payment & Personal Health Budgets are: * Focus on the individual, their strengths, choices, assets and goals * Focus on the outcomes that individuals and carers wish to achieve * A comprehensive support offer that enables the person to manage their Direct Payment or Personal Health Budget effectively and lawfully

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Year 1 extension Nov 2028 - Oct 2029 to be used if provider continues to perform to expectation Year 2 extension Nov 2029 - Oct 2030 to be used if provider continues to perform to expectation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050156
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072064-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,141,100 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,141,100 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,141,100 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,141,100 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

SEFTON COUNCIL

Contact Name
Mr Stewart Martin
Contact Email
cdp@sefton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1519343009

Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 7AE
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
TLD73 Sefton

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Linacre
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SEFTON CARERS CENTRE

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