Tender

The Provision of An All Age Direct Payment Support Service

SEFTON COUNCIL

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Tender

30 Apr 2025 at 15:43

Summary of the contracting process

Sefton Council has initiated a procurement process for "The Provision of An All Age Direct Payment Support Service," aiming to enhance community growth and resilience through collaborative partnerships. This procurement, classified under social services in the public authority sub-central government category, is valued at £2,141,100. The open procedure allows electronic submissions in English, with an expression of interest deadline set for 21 May 2025. Based in Bootle, UK, the procurement is at the tender stage, following the legal framework of the UKPGA 2023/54, and envisages a contract period beginning in November 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in person-centred and strength-based services, particularly those with expertise in managing Direct Payments or Personal Health Budgets. Companies with strong quality and social value propositions and those capable of handling increased demand due to a rise in Direct Payment recipients are well-suited to compete. Additionally, businesses familiar with UK legislation and policy changes, and those ready to incorporate AI with proper governance, can leverage this tender to contribute to the strategic importance of both adult and children's services across Sefton. The potential for contract renewal further enhances business growth prospects.

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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-050aab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018163-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,141,100 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,141,100 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SEFTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Stewart Martin
Contact Email
stewart.martin@sefton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1519343009

Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 3NJ
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
Derby
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

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