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Provision of a Direct Payments payroll and managed accounts support service

BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Bridgend County Borough Council has entered the award stage for the procurement of a Direct Payments payroll and managed accounts support service. This procurement process, initiated as an open tender, falls under the services category and specifically involves social work and related services. The successful tenderer, Paypacket Limited, has been awarded the contract, which was signed on 16 July 2025. The Council, based in Bridgend, focuses on supporting Direct Payment recipients in managing payroll and administrative functions related to Direct Payments funding. Key dates included the tender closing on 3 June 2025, and the award period ending on 17 July 2025.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses within the payroll services and social care sectors, particularly those geared towards comprehensive managed account solutions. SMEs specialising in administrative support services might find this contract beneficial due to its focus on person-centred and outcome-driven support systems. Companies with robust systems for handling and administering managed accounts in collaboration with local councils are ideally suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. Bridgend County Borough Council’s commitment to efficiency and effectiveness could lead to further opportunities for collaboration and growth within the social services domain.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Direct Payments payroll and managed accounts support service

Notice Description

Bridgend County Borough Council wishes to award the payroll and managed accounts service, to work alongside the Council's Direct Payments Team.The service is to support and enable Direct Payment recipients in carrying out payroll and associated administration functions for managed accounts, in relation to their Direct Payments funding. The service will work within the principles of strength based, person centred and outcome focused support.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-150527
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=150527
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Helen Watkins
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
+44 1656642596

Buyer Location

Locality
BRIDGEND
Postcode
CF31 4WB
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bridgend
Electoral Ward
Bridgend Central
Westminster Constituency
Bridgend

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PAYPACKET

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