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Dynamic Market for Direct Payment Payroll and Managed Account Service

Southend-on-Sea City Council

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14 Nov 2025 at 10:29

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Southend-on-Sea City Council has initiated a Dynamic Market process under the Light Touch Regime for its Direct Payment Payroll and Managed Account Services. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, as of 14th November 2025, with the tender period closing on 17th May 2026. The procurement is classified under the services category, specifically targeting payroll management and personnel services. The opportunity is located in Southend on Sea, Essex, UK, with the framework's estimated value pegged between £450,000 and £520,000 GBP. The process utilises a selective procurement method through a framework agreement without reopening competition. Successful bidders will have the opportunity to enter into contracts directly with service users of the Council from May 2026, with the initial contract duration being six months and a possible extension for an additional six months.

This tender represents an important opportunity for businesses specialising in payroll and personnel services, particularly those with expertise in direct payment systems for social care. Companies that can evidence previous relevant experience and competencies, even if outside the public sector, are encouraged to apply, as Southend-on-Sea City Council aims to create a diverse supplier base. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are especially well-positioned to take advantage of this opportunity, given the suitability criteria that accommodate such businesses. There are no participation fees, making it an accessible option for a range of service providers. Failing in any assessment rounds does not exclude suppliers from re-submitting in future rounds, ensuring continuing opportunities for companies aiming to grow their business through public sector contracting.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dynamic Market for Direct Payment Payroll and Managed Account Service

Notice Description

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e122
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073844-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - by reference to 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
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 May 2026 - 20 May 2026 30 days
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND ON SEA
Postcode
SS2 6FA
Postcode Area
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

  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073844-2025
    14th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-7812
    This is a step by step user guide where bidders can sign-up to the Council's E-sourcing provider and access the project and the associated tender and contractual documentation. Bidders should search for this requirement within the e-sourcing platform by using the name of this procurement: Dynamic Market for Direct Payment Payroll and Managed Account Services. Bidders should make use of the help functions listed on this document if they have any issues signing up to the E-Sourcing platform ProContract.
  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-7813
    This is the ITT Document, or bidder's guide, to the Dynamic Market. Please note that all documents and procedures are subject to change during the tender process, and will be updated on the Project page on the e-sourcing platform.

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