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title: "SSD 18 09 Derbyshire Direct Payment Support Service"
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# SSD 18 09 Derbyshire Direct Payment Support Service

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-23ff84a6-4116-43ef-81ab-2d664f6188a6

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## Summary

Derbyshire County Council has initiated a tender for the "SSD 18 09 Derbyshire Direct Payment Support Service", which aims to assist recipients of Direct payments in Derbyshire in understanding their responsibilities, including support in services commissioning and employment duties. This opportunity falls under the health and social work services category and is located in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The tender was published on 5th October 2018 and is currently active, with a submission deadline set for 13th November 2018. The total contract value is £750,000, and the procurement method is an open procedure.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in health and social work services. Companies that can offer support in information dissemination, direct payment management, and personal assistant recruitment would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this process not only allows providers to expand their service offerings but also to make a positive impact in the community by supporting individuals in managing their Direct payments effectively.

## Notice

Derbyshire County Council Adult Care are inviting tenders from suitably qualified providers to deliver the Derbyshire Direct Payment Support Service. This service will support recipients of Direct payments in Derbyshire with understanding their responsibilities as a recipient of a Direct payment. This would include support in commissioning services and as an employer, providing support to carry out those employment responsibilities. The service will include the following key elements: * Information and support hub * Direct payment support * Personal Assistant recruitment service * Peer support To access the tender click the Apply Online button below or to go to East Mids Tenders. Select View Opportunities which takes you to Current opportunities. From here select Find opportunities to search. Make sure you select the East Mids Tender portal to search and use the keyword: SSD 18 09.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1dbe1ae-e18e-44f1-8a6a-4fd7aa579c03 |
| 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 | 5 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| 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 | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MATLOCK |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE4 3AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Matlock West |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 5 Oct 2018 at 06:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1dbe1ae-e18e-44f1-8a6a-4fd7aa579c03

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1dbe1ae-e18e-44f1-8a6a-4fd7aa579c03
  5th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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