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title: "CARE - Direct Payment Support Service - RFQ: 10138281"
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buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# CARE - Direct Payment Support Service - RFQ: 10138281

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2282c173-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

Lancashire County Council is overseeing the procurement titled "CARE - Direct Payment Support Service - RFQ: 10138281", falling under the Health and social work services category. This open tender process, initiated to provide vital support services commencing from 17th May 2016, has a contract duration of two years, with an option to extend for another two years. The procurement was published on 22nd December 2015, with a tender submission deadline of 26th January 2016. The service area will primarily cover the North West region of the United Kingdom, with a total contract value of £2,778,200.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those classified as SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises). Companies capable of delivering Direct Payments Information, Managed Bank Account, and Payroll services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The ability to provide tailored support that enhances independence for service users can further position businesses as key players in this important sector of public services.

## Notice

This procurement is to commission a Direct Payment Support Service to be delivered from 17th May 2016 with an initial contract duration of 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years. There are three key elements to the service to be delivered: Direct Payments Information, Advice and Support Service The Direct Payments Support Service will provide support to all service users moving onto Direct Payments to implement their support plan as well as offering longer term support as required for service users once they are established and are managing their Direct Payment. The aim of the service will always be to support Direct Payments users to reach their optimum level of independence and competence in managing their Direct Payments. Managed Bank Account Service The Service Provider will be expected to support the Council and service users where there is a requirement for the use of managed accounts. The Service Provider must be able to offer a managed bank account service to individuals with a Direct Payment. Payroll Service The Service Provider will maintain and operate a complete payroll service on behalf of service users who employ one or more Personal Assistants.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79b23397-3254-41f3-97cf-8a2a70414c72 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2016 |
| Contract period | 16 May 2016 - 16 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,778,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,465,940 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 8XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHESHIRE CENTRE FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2017 at 15:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79b23397-3254-41f3-97cf-8a2a70414c72
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/817ea97d-5f07-4d8f-af4b-dabf2e7e17dd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79b23397-3254-41f3-97cf-8a2a70414c72
  9th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/817ea97d-5f07-4d8f-af4b-dabf2e7e17dd
  22nd December 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/tenders/care-direct-payment-support-service-rfq-10138281.aspx
  iSupplier Portal (Sourcing Supplier)

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