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title: "Provision of Direct Payment Support Service - 2024"
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buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Provision of Direct Payment Support Service - 2024

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-504a27a2-6436-46e4-8f5a-8ecb246d7091

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## Summary

The Bedford Borough Council is seeking suppliers for the provision of Direct Payment Support Service for a contract term of five years with a possible extension of two years. The services required include Payroll, Managed Accounts, and Information and Advice Services. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period ends on 22nd December 2023. The contract is classified under Social work and related services and is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. The procurement is located in Bedford, East of England.

This tender opportunity by Bedford Borough Council can help businesses specialising in social work and related services grow by providing support services for people receiving direct payments. Suppliers offering Payroll, Managed Accounts, and Advice Services are well-suited to compete for this opportunity. The contract duration and the possibility of an extension offer long-term business prospects for interested parties looking to provide essential services to the community.

## Notice

Bedford Borough Council ('the Authority') wishes to tender for the provision of Direct Payment Support Service. The Authority wishes to appoint a single Provider in order to deliver support services for people receiving direct payments, enabling them to continue to live independently, with choice and control within the community. The direct payments specified services will consist of: o Payroll Service o Managed Accounts o Information and Advice Service including: - Generic Advice Service - Employment Service - Direct Payment Support Service The Contract term is five (5) years with a further two (2) years. Additional information: To access this opportunity, you will need to Register an account with Bedford Borough Council's In-tend at www.in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/Home and search for this opportunity by the title of project reference: Provision of Direct Payment Support Service - 2024 (Project reference is BBC AD 03470). Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4d9da94-a7f3-4124-a3bc-a7ef6efd4b46 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Apr 2024 - 21 Apr 2029 |
| 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 | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BEDFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2023 at 10:49 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4d9da94-a7f3-4124-a3bc-a7ef6efd4b46
- 22 Nov 2023 at 19:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4d9da94-a7f3-4124-a3bc-a7ef6efd4b46

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4d9da94-a7f3-4124-a3bc-a7ef6efd4b46
  27th November 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Provenance

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