--- title: "C0227 Direct Payments Support Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1ff7177d-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1ff7177d-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1ff7177d-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1ff7177d-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2016-11-18" --- # C0227 Direct Payments Support Service Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1ff7177d-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1ff7177d-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1ff7177d-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council is currently undertaking a tender process for the "C0227 Direct Payments Support Service" aimed at establishing a Framework Agreement for a duration of three years, with the option to extend for an additional year. This service will aid in the facilitation of Direct Payments to eligible individuals across Birmingham, enabling them to procure the services they require. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 24th January 2016. The contract is set to commence on 1st July 2016 and will remain in effect until 30th June 2019. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sectors, especially those involved in providing services that require direct payment support. Companies specialising in service setup, DBS checks, ongoing support, and payroll services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, businesses that can adapt their offerings to align with the Local Authority's collaboration with Clinical Commissioning Groups for Personal Health Budgets may find substantial growth potential through the successful delivery of these services. ## Notice Birmingham City Council invites providers to tender for a Direct Payment Support Service Framework Agreement for a period of three years with a potential extension for a further year from 1st July 2016. Since April 2003 Councils were required to offer Direct Payments to certain persons in order to enable them to obtain for themselves, the services that they were assessed as needing. This Framework Agreement is to support a wider adoption of citizens taking up Direct Payments. Providers can apply for one or several lots as set out below for both children and adults * Set up package * Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) Checks * On-going Support * Third party supported accounts/ managed accounts * Additional PA recruitment * Payroll services The Framework Agreement is through a free choice by citizens, requiring this service, but the funding is direct from the Council. The specification attached to this tender process also signals the intention of the Local Authority to work with the Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs)(Birmingham Cross-City, Birmingham South and Central, Sandwell and West Birmingham and Solihull) in order to extend these arrangements to Personal Health Budget recipients. Birmingham's three CCGs are in the process of delivering a Personal Health Budget programme and it is envisaged that as this programme continues to expand the Local Authority will work with the CCGs in order to ensure that the Direct Payments Support Services Framework Agreement is extended to support Personal Health Budget holders. Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/aspx/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2d049ef-bf9e-461e-8d26-f89c79e600c2 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2016 - 30 Jun 2019 | | 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 | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 7WB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Newtown | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85322000 - Community action programme - 98513000 - Manpower services for households ## Release History - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2d049ef-bf9e-461e-8d26-f89c79e600c2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2d049ef-bf9e-461e-8d26-f89c79e600c2 18th December 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/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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