--- title: "CWC24047 - Direct Payments Insurance" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0c01e9dd-21bb-4eb0-926e-e048eae1dea0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0c01e9dd-21bb-4eb0-926e-e048eae1dea0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0c01e9dd-21bb-4eb0-926e-e048eae1dea0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0c01e9dd-21bb-4eb0-926e-e048eae1dea0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL" published: "2025-02-21" --- # CWC24047 - Direct Payments Insurance Buyer: WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0c01e9dd-21bb-4eb0-926e-e048eae1dea0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0c01e9dd-21bb-4eb0-926e-e048eae1dea0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0c01e9dd-21bb-4eb0-926e-e048eae1dea0.json) ## Summary Wolverhampton City Council is seeking to procure "CWC24047 - Direct Payments Insurance," categorised under social work and related services (CPV code: 85300000). This open tender is part of active initiatives that aim to provide flexible, personalised care to eligible individuals, allowing them greater control over their support. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with key deadlines including the tender submission deadline on 24th March 2025 and the contract period ranging from 8th May 2025 to 7th May 2030. The services are required across various regions, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and globally. The estimated contract value is £280,000. This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in providing personalised care services. Given the focus on personalised and self-directed support under the Care Act 2014, businesses that are adept at offering flexible insurance solutions for direct payments would be well-suited to compete. The open procurement method allows a broad range of qualified suppliers to participate, fostering a competitive environment aimed at enhancing service delivery and compliance with care standards. ## Notice Direct Payments are cash payments made to individuals who have been assessed as being eligible for funded care and support in line with the Care Act 2014 eligibility criteria; they are intended to give individuals greater choice in their care as they enable individuals to choose not to receive services purchased by The City of Wolverhampton Council ("The Council") instead choosing to receive a payment in lieu of these to arrange their own support. The aim of a Direct Payment is to give more flexibility in how services are provided; empowering and giving greater choice and control to individuals to make their own decisions about how their support is delivered. Personalisation, Self-Directed Support, Personal Budgets all describe the means by which individuals can determine how they receive the support they need and have greater control over how they live their lives and purchase their own support rather than use commissioned services. The Care Act 2014 places a duty on all local Authorities to ensure that every adult assessed as being eligible for funded care and support can access a Personal Budget which is sufficient to meet their assessed needs. Direct Payments are the established route by which an individual can receive their allocated budget if they prefer to arrange their own support rather than receive a commissioned service ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e116123-bd34-4b65-a1d6-f23e5aed737a | | 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 | 21 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 May 2025 - 7 May 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £280,000 | | 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 | WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON | | Post town | Wolverhampton | | Postcode | WV1 1RL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG39 Wolverhampton | | Local authority | Wolverhampton | | Electoral ward | St Peters | | Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton West | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 21 Feb 2025 at 12:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e116123-bd34-4b65-a1d6-f23e5aed737a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e116123-bd34-4b65-a1d6-f23e5aed737a 21st February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.wolverhampton.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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