Tender

Dynamic Market for Direct Payment Payroll and Managed Account Services

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

13 Nov 2025 at 23:21

Summary of the contracting process

Southend-on-Sea City Council is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process titled "Dynamic Market for Direct Payment Payroll and Managed Account Services." This contract, operating under a Framework Agreement and Light Touch Regime, is aimed at delivering services within the Adult and Social Care sector. The procurement method is open and will be conducted through a dynamic market. Situated in Southend On Sea, Essex, this opportunity falls under the services category, specifically focusing on payroll management and personnel services. The procurement period begins on 14th November 2025 and is set to conclude on 1st December 2026, with an initial term of six months and an option to extend for an additional six months.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in payroll and managed accounts services, particularly those with experience in similar services. The framework allows successful suppliers to be chosen by the Council's service users, offering not only direct involvement but also ongoing business opportunities. SMEs are particularly encouraged to apply, and no participation fees are charged. Businesses interested in competing should showcase their experience or capacity to deliver the required services, as this is a critical selection criterion. The procurement process is designed to be inclusive, allowing electronic submissions through Southend’s E-Sourcing platform, further simplifying participation for qualified businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dynamic Market for Direct Payment Payroll and Managed Account Services

Notice Description

ynamic Market for Direct Payment Payroll and Managed Account Services Service Title: Dynamic Market or Direct Payment Payroll and Managed Account Services Contract Type: Framework Agreement procured via a Dynamic Market under Light Touch Regime. 6 months (with the option to extend for up to a further 6 months) Southend-on-Sea City Council is seeking bidders to be awarded a place on a Framework to provide Direct Payment Services within the Adult and Social Care Requirement. Scope: This Service is commissioned pursuant to: * Section 31-33 of the Care Act 2014 * The Care and Support (Direct Payments) Regulations 2014 * Section 117 of the Mental Health Act 1983 (where applicable) * Children and Families Act 2014 (where applicable for children and young people) Direct Payments are provided to enable the Individual to arrange their own care and support. Where Personal Assistants are employed, the Individual or their Authorised Person is the legal employer. Successful suppliers will be made available for selection by the Council's Service users, who will contact and contract with those successful suppliers through this Framework Agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e0f5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073767-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK13 - Dynamic Market Intention Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic, Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Dynamic market
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79211110 - Payroll management services

79631000 - Personnel and payroll services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 202613 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementops@southend.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND ON SEA
Postcode
SS2 6FA
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea

Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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