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Direct Payment Support Service

NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

North Lanarkshire Council is currently finalising the procurement process for the "Direct Payment Support Service," aimed at providing specialist information and advice for individuals considering or using Self Directed Support in North Lanarkshire. The procurement stage is at the Award phase, having been completed on 18th August 2021, with a maximum value of £420,000 over an initial period of 24 months, potentially extendable by another year. The procurement utilised an open procedure, and the key delivery location is within the North Lanarkshire area.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in care and support services, particularly those capable of providing independent advisory services. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those experienced in social care or advocacy, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The successful contractor will need to uphold independence from direct service delivery which could provide a strategic advantage for those with existing relationships in the local care ecosystem.

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Notice Title

Direct Payment Support Service

Notice Description

North Lanarkshire Council (the "Council") propose to establish a Framework with a sole Contractor who will undertake a specialist information and advice service, that will provide one to one support for Persons in North Lanarkshire who are considering or are currently utilising Self Directed Support option 1 (direct payment) for the delivery of their care and support. . MANDATORY REQUIREMENT: The Contractor will be independent and not be involved in the direct delivery of services which supports the employment of staff. .

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Framework is to support the Council to fulfill its statutory obligations for SDS option 1 (direct payment) by outsourcing the independent support and advice for adults and children. . Duration: Initial period of 24 months, with option to extend by a further 12 months . Budget: Annual budget of up to 140000GBP, maximum Framework value is 420000GBP (if full 36 months). . Further to this overview, Details of Requirements form part of the Invitation to Tender ("ITT") pack. Please refer to the PCS-Tender portal https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - Project code 19048. .. PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000658232
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG424771
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Procurement Type
Framework
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

85321000 - Administrative social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£420,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£420,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£411,673 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kevin Starrs
Contact Email
starrskevi@northlan.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MOTHERWELL
Postcode
ML1 1AB
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM84 North Lanarkshire

Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig
Westminster Constituency
Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLASGOW CENTRE FOR INCLUSIVE LIVING

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN419205
    Direct Payment Support Service - North Lanarkshire Council (the "Council") propose to establish a Framework with a sole Contractor who will undertake a specialist information and advice service, that will provide one to one support for Persons in North Lanarkshire who are considering or are currently utilising Self Directed Support option 1 (direct payment) for the delivery of their care and support. . MANDATORY REQUIREMENT: The Contractor will be independent and not be involved in the direct delivery of services which supports the employment of staff. .
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG424771
    Direct Payment Support Service - North Lanarkshire Council (the "Council") propose to establish a Framework with a sole Contractor who will undertake a specialist information and advice service, that will provide one to one support for Persons in North Lanarkshire who are considering or are currently utilising Self Directed Support option 1 (direct payment) for the delivery of their care and support. . MANDATORY REQUIREMENT: The Contractor will be independent and not be involved in the direct delivery of services which supports the employment of staff. .

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