--- title: "Direct Payments Support Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-135b4ac7-0328-4ef6-9db4-ef29e1148027" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-135b4ac7-0328-4ef6-9db4-ef29e1148027" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-135b4ac7-0328-4ef6-9db4-ef29e1148027.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-135b4ac7-0328-4ef6-9db4-ef29e1148027.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2019-05-24" --- # Direct Payments Support Service Buyer: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-135b4ac7-0328-4ef6-9db4-ef29e1148027 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-135b4ac7-0328-4ef6-9db4-ef29e1148027) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-135b4ac7-0328-4ef6-9db4-ef29e1148027.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being managed by Hampshire County Council, seeking bids for the "Direct Payments Support Service," which falls under the health and social work services category. Located in Hampshire, United Kingdom, the tender is currently in the open stage. Interested parties must submit their bids by 14:00 on 4th July 2019. The contract is set to start on 18th November 2019 and has a total value of £996,000, with an option to extend for an additional two years. This tender presents significant opportunities for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their service offerings in the health and social care sector. Businesses that provide personalised support services or have experience with direct payments and personal health budgets would be particularly well-suited to participate in this procurement, as the service is designed to enhance independence for eligible individuals and families. ## Notice The service is available to eligible adults and families with disabled children receiving a Direct Payment including individuals funded by Hampshire Clinical Commissioning Groups with a Personal Health Budget. The service will deliver a bespoke and personalised service aimed at providing information, advice, guidance and support to people on all matters relating to receiving and managing a Direct Payment or Personal Health Budget. The service will support people to have greater choice and control in meeting their assessed eligible needs thus maximising opportunities for independence. The service will also support people to buy services or employ the appropriate support as agreed within their personal plan through the use of Direct Payments. For full details please refer to the Service Specification available in the tender documents. The Contract will commence on 18th November 2019 and will be for a period of two years with the option to extend for a further two years. Interested parties should register their interest in the project via the In-Tend website https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire, and complete and submit the tender return document together with any supporting information requested by 14.00 hrs on Thursday 4th July 2019. 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/ae058b45-bfd8-432f-8ff6-b122b5d4404d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 May 2019 | | Submission deadline | 4 Jul 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Nov 2019 - 17 Nov 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £996,000 | | 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 | HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | HAMPSHIRE | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO23 8UQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire | | Local authority | Winchester | | Electoral ward | St Michael | | Westminster constituency | Winchester | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 24 May 2019 at 15:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae058b45-bfd8-432f-8ff6-b122b5d4404d - 24 May 2019 at 11:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae058b45-bfd8-432f-8ff6-b122b5d4404d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae058b45-bfd8-432f-8ff6-b122b5d4404d 24th May 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Hampshire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-135b4ac7-0328-4ef6-9db4-ef29e1148027. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-135b4ac7-0328-4ef6-9db4-ef29e1148027.json.