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title: "Direct Payment Support Service"
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# Direct Payment Support Service

Buyer: SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-56be99f5-5ece-4d4a-b99b-fed4f96718d0

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## Summary

Swindon Borough Council is currently seeking bids for a Direct Payment Support Service aimed at adults eligible for social care. This procurement falls under the social work services category and is being conducted through an open procedure. The tender is set to close on 22nd January 2018, with the contract expected to commence on 1st April 2018 for an initial period of 24 months, offering a potential total term of up to 72 months. The annual budget for the contract ranges from £125,000 to £149,000, with interested parties encouraged to review the detailed tender documents available on the South West Portal.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the social care sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs). Companies specialising in direct payment support services, including training, recruitment, and payroll assistance, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The focus on a user-led service underscores the importance of tailored solutions, making this an excellent avenue for businesses to expand their service offerings and enhance their client engagement in the social care industry.

## Notice

Swindon Borough Council is looking to procure a service-user led Direct Payment Support service for adults eligible for social care. The service will include the following functions: *Information and advice on Direct Payments *Training *Facilitating peer support *Recruitment and payroll support *Managed Accounts The contract is offered for 24 months with the option to extend by 24 months and an option to extend again for a further 24 months (total possible contract term of 72 months). The expected annual price range for the core costs and all activity is PS125,000 to PS149,000, with a maximum price of PS149,000 per annum. All tender documents are available in the attachments section on the tender advert on the South West Portal available at www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk Reference: DN311496

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8c0af8d-2f7b-43c3-8191-11bb7724c643 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| 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 | SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN1 2JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Eastcott |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon South |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

## Release History

- 10 Dec 2017 at 13:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8c0af8d-2f7b-43c3-8191-11bb7724c643

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8c0af8d-2f7b-43c3-8191-11bb7724c643
  10th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=290896572
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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