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title: "ESCC - ME - Market Engagement - Direct Payment Support Services"
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buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-04-03"
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# ESCC - ME - Market Engagement - Direct Payment Support Services

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-546b1d09-af2e-406f-afb9-86e40e2a99ee

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## Summary

The East Sussex County Council is initiating a tender process for a Direct Payments Support Service. This service falls under the services category, with a primary focus on payroll management services. The procurement method is specified as 'Other', with the tender period ending on 27th April 2023. The contract period is set to start on 1st April 2024, offering opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. The buying organisation, East Sussex County Council, invites experienced service providers to engage in a webinar to learn more about the proposed model.

This tender by the East Sussex County Council presents an opportunity for businesses interested in providing Direct Payment Support Services in East Sussex. Suitable businesses that can participate in this tender include those offering personnel and payroll services, along with health and social work services. The contract provides a long-term opportunity, starting in 2024 and extending until 2031, catering to companies located in various regions, including the United Kingdom and beyond. Interested parties are encouraged to register early for the engagement event to secure their participation.

## Notice

East Sussex County Council wish to invite Suppliers to join us at a provider engagement event prior to the start of the procurement process for a Direct Payments Support Service. This event is targeted at experienced Service Providers and stakeholders with an interest in providing Direct Payment Support Services in East Sussex. We would like to invite you to attend this webinar to hear about our proposals and learn about the proposed model. Please see the attachment which has details of the events, dates and how to register. Please register well before events to be sure of your place. Many thanks and we look forward to seeing you there.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e8a3471-9aa2-41a0-b860-dc38a1d15f3f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| 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 | EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEWES |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 1UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Priory |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 79211110 - Payroll management services
- 79631000 - Personnel and payroll services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2023 at 13:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e8a3471-9aa2-41a0-b860-dc38a1d15f3f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e8a3471-9aa2-41a0-b860-dc38a1d15f3f
  3rd April 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login?cid=esussex
  Proactis Supplier Network

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