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title: "Direct Payment Support Services"
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buyer: "SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2017-12-27"
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# Direct Payment Support Services

Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3b880cc9-304b-40a7-bd62-fa91603851df

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## Summary

The Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is procuring Direct Payment Support Services aimed at enhancing the choice and independence of social care personal budget holders in Southend. The tender, categorised under health and social work services, is currently active and was published on 27th December 2017. The open procurement process allows for a competitive tendering environment, with submissions required by 1st February 2018. The contract is set to commence on 1st May 2018 and will run until 31st March 2026. Interested parties should note the service will be delivered in the East of England, specifically Southend-on-Sea.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies offering services such as information advice, payroll support, and personal assistant management could effectively meet the needs outlined in this procurement. Engaging with this contract could not only enhance service delivery options for direct payment holders but also contribute to business growth through expanded contracts and partnerships with public sector entities.

## Notice

The Council continues to drive to increase the number of Direct Payment holders and the commissioned Direct Payment Support Service provides the necessary elements to support Direct Payment holders to have increased choice over their care and support provision: * Information, Advice and Guidance * Payroll Support Service * Fundholding * Management of PA Register The key aims of this provision is to promote the effectiveness of direct payments for social care personal budget holders (and potentially health personal budget holders) and to ensure that direct payment users in Southend are able to use them to lead fulfilling lives as independently as possible.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/710e9dea-f88d-4a4d-bffa-8149e732f4dc |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2018 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| 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 | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS2 6ER |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 27 Dec 2017 at 09:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/710e9dea-f88d-4a4d-bffa-8149e732f4dc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/710e9dea-f88d-4a4d-bffa-8149e732f4dc
  27th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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