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title: "Direct Payment Support Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5e62dd7d-08c5-4b89-b61e-6e486e5e5a43"
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# Direct Payment Support Service

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5e62dd7d-08c5-4b89-b61e-6e486e5e5a43

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## Summary

Sheffield City Council is currently seeking bids for a contract titled "Direct Payment Support Service," aimed at providing assistance to recipients of Direct Payments in Sheffield regarding their responsibilities. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category and is classified within the CPV code 85000000. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with bids due by 21 December 2021. The total contract value is £510,000, with a minimum value of £340,000, and the contract is scheduled to commence on 22 December 2021 and run until 23 December 2021. The location for service delivery is Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom, and the procurement method employed is an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in health and social services, employment support, and training for personal assistants or care providers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, making this contract an excellent opportunity for innovative service providers looking to expand their reach in the public sector. Businesses that can demonstrate experience in supporting Direct Payments recipients or related services will be well-suited to compete effectively for this contract.

## Notice

The aim of the service is to support recipients of Direct Payments in Sheffield to understand their responsibilities as a recipient of a Direct Payment. This includes support in commissioning services and understanding responsibilities as an employer, including support to carry out those employment responsibilities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99cbf2da-03d7-4840-bbf6-2a6eb5aa61cc |
| 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 | 26 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Dec 2021 - 23 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £510,000 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2021 at 10:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99cbf2da-03d7-4840-bbf6-2a6eb5aa61cc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99cbf2da-03d7-4840-bbf6-2a6eb5aa61cc
  26th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=40261&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104130
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.sheffield.gov.uk

## Provenance

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