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Direct Payment Service

NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

North Lanarkshire Council, located at the Civic Centre in Motherwell, undertook a public procurement process titled "Direct Payment Service" aimed at providing an advice and support service for individuals considering or using Self Directed Support Option 1 (direct payment). This tender, classified under the services industry category and procurement method of open procedure, ensures the statutory requirement for independent support and advice is met. The procurement process included key stages, concluding with the award stage on 21st January 2025, with a contract value of GBP 415,788. The service is to be provided within the North Lanarkshire region (UKM84).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in social care services, particularly those experienced in providing direct payment support and advice. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) equipped to offer personalised advice and manage social work budgets effectively can leverage this contract to grow their business footprint within the public sector. The Glasgow Centre for Inclusive Living, an SME, was awarded this contract, indicating a landscape where smaller, specialised firms can successfully compete. The focus on independent advice and fund management ensures continual market demand for competent and reliable service providers.

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Notice Title

Direct Payment Service

Notice Description

North Lanarkshire Council and Health and Social Care North Lanarkshire have a statutory obligation to provide an advice and support service for people who are considering and using Self Directed Support Option 1 (direct payment) The service will provide independent support and advice for people wishing to consider or actively employ staff directly to meet their social work budget using a direct payment. The Contractor will support budget holders in the return of unused funds to North Lanarkshire Council. The support should be delivered in a variety of ways to the budget holder, this should include, but not limited to, in person.

Lot Information

Lot 1

North Lanarkshire Council and Health and Social Care North Lanarkshire have a statutory obligation to provide an advice and support service for people who are considering and using Self Directed Support Option 1 (direct payment) The service will provide independent support and advice for people wishing to consider or actively employ staff directly to meet their social work budget using a direct payment The Contractor will support budget holders in the return of unused funds to North Lanarkshire Council. The support should be delivered in a variety of ways to the budget holder, this should include, but not limited to, in person.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000780008
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526450
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

85310000 - Social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£415,778 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20251 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
Manager, Quality Assurance, Michelle O'Halleron
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@northlan.gov.uk, qualityassurance@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=OCT515909
    Direct Payment Service - North Lanarkshire Council and Health and Social Care North Lanarkshire have a statutory obligation to provide an advice and support service for people who are considering and using Self Directed Support Option 1 (direct payment) The service will provide independent support and advice for people wishing to consider or actively employ staff directly to meet their social work budget using a direct payment. The Contractor will support budget holders in the return of unused funds to North Lanarkshire Council. The support should be delivered in a variety of ways to the budget holder, this should include, but not limited to, in person.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526385
    Direct Payment Service - North Lanarkshire Council and Health and Social Care North Lanarkshire have a statutory obligation to provide an advice and support service for people who are considering and using Self Directed Support Option 1 (direct payment) The service will provide independent support and advice for people wishing to consider or actively employ staff directly to meet their social work budget using a direct payment. The Contractor will support budget holders in the return of unused funds to North Lanarkshire Council. The support should be delivered in a variety of ways to the budget holder, this should include, but not limited to, in person.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526450
    Direct Payment Service - North Lanarkshire Council and Health and Social Care North Lanarkshire have a statutory obligation to provide an advice and support service for people who are considering and using Self Directed Support Option 1 (direct payment) The service will provide independent support and advice for people wishing to consider or actively employ staff directly to meet their social work budget using a direct payment. The Contractor will support budget holders in the return of unused funds to North Lanarkshire Council. The support should be delivered in a variety of ways to the budget holder, this should include, but not limited to, in person.

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