--- title: "Direct Payment & Employment Hub Service and Managed Account Service and Payroll Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-08587505-2683-4d66-af95-670371bae2fa" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-08587505-2683-4d66-af95-670371bae2fa" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-08587505-2683-4d66-af95-670371bae2fa.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-08587505-2683-4d66-af95-670371bae2fa.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-10-05" --- # Direct Payment & Employment Hub Service and Managed Account Service and Payroll Service Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-08587505-2683-4d66-af95-670371bae2fa [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-08587505-2683-4d66-af95-670371bae2fa) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-08587505-2683-4d66-af95-670371bae2fa.json) ## Summary The Worcestershire County Council is seeking a qualified supplier for the "Direct Payment & Employment Hub Service and Managed Account Service and Payroll Service". This tender falls under the health and social work services category, specifically targeting the provision of support and guidance to individuals managing their own personal budgets through direct payments. The procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 3 January 2022. The contract is expected to commence on 1 December 2022 for an initial period of three years, with possible extensions of up to two additional years. The service addresses the needs of individuals across various delivery areas, including the United Kingdom and overseas territories. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social care and community services, particularly those experienced in managing personal budgets and direct payments. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that offer tailored support and advice to individuals and families will find this tender particularly appealing. The open procurement method allows multiple providers to compete, fostering a diverse range of responses and innovative service solutions. Companies that can adapt to changing demands in service delivery will be well-positioned to secure contracts and enhance their market presence in the health and social care sector. ## Notice Lot 1 Direct Payment and Employment Hub Service Lot 2 Managed Account and Payroll Service The purpose of the Tender is to identify a single suitably qualified organisation to provide each LOT, providers can apply to provide either or both Lots 1 (A) Direct Payment and Employment Hub Service and/ or Lot 2 (B) Managed Account Service. and Payroll Service. The Service will provide support, information, advice and guidance to individuals managing their own Personal Budgets as a Direct Payment; this could be: o Individuals - with a Direct Payment paid directly to them o Family members - who have been asked to facilitate the Direct Payment on behalf of the individual service user o Suitable persons - Individuals who are deemed suitable (through a robust process undertaken by the Council) to agree to and manage a Direct Payment on behalf of an individual who lacks the capacity to agree to and manage their own budget. The Service will provide various levels of support depending on individual identified need. The Service will have the flexibility to respond to changing demands and developments in approach to service delivery. The contract/contracts will start 1st October 2021 and be for a period of 3 years with options to extend up to a further 2 years Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04ce46b8-dafc-4c9c-ae90-48693e36eb70 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 3 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2022 - 31 Dec 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | WORCESTERSHIRE | | Post town | Worcester | | Postcode | WR5 2NP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC | | Local authority | Worcester | | Electoral ward | Nunnery | | Westminster constituency | Worcester | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 5 Oct 2021 at 09:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04ce46b8-dafc-4c9c-ae90-48693e36eb70 - 5 Oct 2021 at 09:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04ce46b8-dafc-4c9c-ae90-48693e36eb70 - 5 Oct 2021 at 09:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04ce46b8-dafc-4c9c-ae90-48693e36eb70 - 1 Jun 2021 at 07:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04ce46b8-dafc-4c9c-ae90-48693e36eb70 - 1 Jun 2021 at 07:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04ce46b8-dafc-4c9c-ae90-48693e36eb70 - 1 Jun 2021 at 07:44 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04ce46b8-dafc-4c9c-ae90-48693e36eb70 - 14 Apr 2021 at 07:25 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04ce46b8-dafc-4c9c-ae90-48693e36eb70 - 14 Apr 2021 at 07:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04ce46b8-dafc-4c9c-ae90-48693e36eb70 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04ce46b8-dafc-4c9c-ae90-48693e36eb70 5th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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