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title: "Direct Payment, Individual Budgets, Advice and Support Service"
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# Direct Payment, Individual Budgets, Advice and Support Service

Buyer: THURROCK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f63032e-fea5-4c7b-b32a-197bc9ba9a50

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by Thurrock Council, who are seeking to appoint a provider for the "Direct Payment, Individual Budgets, Advice and Support Service". This service falls under the social work services industry category and is aimed at ensuring individuals maintain their independence and choice through direct payments and individual budgets. The tender status is currently active, with a deadline for submissions set for 2nd November 2018. The procurement method is open, using an open procedure above the threshold, with the contract period commencing on 1st March 2019 and concluding on 28th February 2023. Responses must be submitted via the In-Tend portal.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those focusing on community support and personal services, to expand their market presence. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-positioned to compete for this contract. By engaging in this tender, successful bidders can enhance their service offerings, strengthen community ties, and contribute significantly to the well-being of individuals relying on direct payments and individual budgets.

## Notice

The Council's requirement under this contract is to appoint a Provider to support the continued growth of Direct Payments and Individual Budgets to ensure individuals retain as much independence and choice as possible. Additional information: Tender submissions must be sent through the In-Tend portal. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20b61369-ac49-46b6-a30a-2e68edd39e19 |
| 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 | 24 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2019 - 28 Feb 2023 |
| 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 | THURROCK COUNCIL |
| Locality | ESSEX |
| Post town | Romford |
| Postcode | RM17 6SL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH32 Thurrock |
| Local authority | Thurrock |
| Electoral ward | Grays Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Thurrock |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2018 at 12:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20b61369-ac49-46b6-a30a-2e68edd39e19

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20b61369-ac49-46b6-a30a-2e68edd39e19
  24th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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