--- title: "WP3722 - Direct Payment Support Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2bac6348-c8e9-4b01-8fb2-7dad7bad6e13" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2bac6348-c8e9-4b01-8fb2-7dad7bad6e13" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2bac6348-c8e9-4b01-8fb2-7dad7bad6e13.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2bac6348-c8e9-4b01-8fb2-7dad7bad6e13.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING" published: "2021-09-27" --- # WP3722 - Direct Payment Support Services Buyer: WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2bac6348-c8e9-4b01-8fb2-7dad7bad6e13 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2bac6348-c8e9-4b01-8fb2-7dad7bad6e13) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2bac6348-c8e9-4b01-8fb2-7dad7bad6e13.json) ## Summary Walsall Council is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for Direct Payment Support Services, targeting the health and social work services sector. This procurement is currently active, with applications invited through an open procedure. The tender was published on 27 September 2021 and is set to close on 28 October 2021 at 12:00 PM (BST). The contract period will commence on 1 April 2022 and last until 31 March 2025, with a total contract value of £1,220,000, including a minimum payout of £915,000. Interested bidders should note that the delivery is required in Walsall, West Midlands, postcode WS1 1TP. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for growth in the services sector, specifically for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in health and social care. Businesses offering innovative solutions for managing direct payments and providing administrative support to eligible individuals will be well-suited to compete. With the emphasis on direct service provision rather than traditionally commissioned services, this contract encourages bidders who can deliver flexible and tailored support to recipients in the community. ## Notice Framework Agreement for The Provision of Direct Payment Services. The Council wishes to procure a Framework Agreement for The Provision of Direct Payment Support Services for Walsall Council delivering a range of Direct Payment Support Services that will provide eligible adults and children or a person acting in their best interest the choice to receive a monetary payment from the Council to create solutions and/or purchase services and/or employ staff directly instead of receiving traditionally commissioned services. Additional information: Apply for this contract by expressing an interest and making an application via Walsall Council's e-tendering portal using the following link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5624b95b-f246-48ea-a28d-84f93e7b9303 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 27 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,220,000 | | 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 | WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Walsall | | Postcode | WS1 1TP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG38 Walsall | | Local authority | Walsall | | Electoral ward | St Matthew's | | Westminster constituency | Walsall and Bloxwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 75122000 - Administrative healthcare services - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85310000 - Social work services - 85321000 - Administrative social services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 27 Sep 2021 at 10:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5624b95b-f246-48ea-a28d-84f93e7b9303 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5624b95b-f246-48ea-a28d-84f93e7b9303 27th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil/aspx/Home - https://www.walsall.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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