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title: "19 067 Provision of a Direct Payments Support Service"
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# 19 067 Provision of a Direct Payments Support Service

Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1ad6e229-f638-4da6-8cb2-d11ba0e636b3

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## Summary

Cheshire East Borough Council is seeking to commission a Direct Payments Support Service under the title "19 067 Provision of a Direct Payments Support Service". This procurement falls under the social services category and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. Currently at the tender stage, the deadline for submissions is 29 May 2019. The total value of the contract is £360,000, and the contract is set to commence on 1 October 2019, running for a duration of four years until 30 September 2023. The procurement method used is an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those offering advice and brokerage for personal budgets. Companies that provide independent information and empower individuals will find this contract particularly applicable. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for this opportunity, as they can effectively cater to the targeted beneficiaries in Cheshire East.

## Notice

The Service to be Commissioned Cheshire East Borough Council is seeking to commission a Direct Payment Support Service. The Service has two components and provides an opportunity for the Provider to income generate and will provide: * Universal, impartial, independent information and advice to the residents of Cheshire East. The Service will promote independence, enable and empower individuals and reduce the dependency on formal ongoing arrangements for the provision of information, advice and guidance and brokerage of care and support. * A brokerage function to Service Users who wish to receive their personalised budget as a direct payment to meet their eligible support needs. There is the potential for the Provider to income generate for residents classed as ''self funders'' (this is a term given to someone who can pay for the own care and support) who may require assistance to 'broker' their own care and support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d9a4114-dcd0-4a07-8094-a816ebdd6bb1 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 29 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2019 - 30 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £360,000 |
| 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 | CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SANDBACH |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW11 1HZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Sandbach Town |
| Westminster constituency | Congleton |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85320000 - Social services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2019 at 11:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d9a4114-dcd0-4a07-8094-a816ebdd6bb1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d9a4114-dcd0-4a07-8094-a816ebdd6bb1
  30th April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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