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title: "Holding Accounts"
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# Holding Accounts

Buyer: LUTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-06ed1a48-50e8-4079-802b-adfcbfc0214a

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## Summary

The Luton Borough Council has awarded a contract titled "Holding Accounts" following an open procurement process. This contract, with a value of £65,316, focuses on managing Holding Accounts for Direct Payment Customers, encompassing client groups with various needs, including those with learning disabilities and mental health issues. The contract period runs from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2024, with the award notice published on 16th April 2021. The initiative aims to ensure timely and appropriate management of Direct Payments, indicating a strong commitment from Luton Council to support vulnerable populations within the community.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in social services, financial management, or care services to grow their business. Eligible providers should have experience in managing direct payments and engagement with local authorities to effectively safeguard customers. Companies capable of supporting diverse client needs, especially those related to mental health and complex care requirements, will be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

## Notice

Luton Borough Council is looking to engage with a Provider who will quote to effectively manage the Holding Accounts for our Direct Payment Customers. This facility will support Direct Payment customers from Adults and Children's and include a range of client groups, such as; Learning Disability, Mental Health, Individuals living with Dementia, Sensory impairment's and those with complex needs and challenging behaviour. The Provider will be responsible for managing the individuals Direct Payments, ensuring all transactions are completed in a timely and appropriate way. The Provider will be required to work closely with the Local Authority to support and safeguard all customers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/669f2537-6d5f-4477-8fd7-7e95c938b8b4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,316 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £65,316 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LUTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PAYPACKET |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2021 at 09:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/669f2537-6d5f-4477-8fd7-7e95c938b8b4
- 21 Dec 2020 at 10:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4208633e-57a2-4bf4-942d-519b0f184f00

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/669f2537-6d5f-4477-8fd7-7e95c938b8b4
  16th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4208633e-57a2-4bf4-942d-519b0f184f00
  21st December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.luton.gov.uk

## Provenance

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