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title: "LPS CARE - Contract for the Supply of: Provision of a Direct Payments Support Service - RFQ 15252341"
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# LPS CARE - Contract for the Supply of: Provision of a Direct Payments Support Service - RFQ 15252341

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6f4bda67-c9e7-42a4-8f1c-daaf23f15a8a

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by Lancashire County Council, seeking to establish a three-year contract for the Provision of a Direct Payments Support Service, with a total budget of £4.5 million. This service will assist individuals in Lancashire with direct payments related to social care. The procurement is currently in the award stage, confirming the successful contractor, Lancashire Independent Living Service. Key dates include the contract start on 17th August 2020, the end date on 16th August 2026, and the tender submission deadline that closed on 24th March 2020. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, aligning with the health and social work services category in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) specializing in health and social care services. Businesses that offer advisory and support services related to budgeting, employer responsibilities, and payroll for individuals receiving direct payments would be particularly well-suited to compete. With the potential contract extension of up to six years, successful bidders may enjoy sustained growth and engagement within the local community, thereby expanding their service offerings and client base in Lancashire.

## Notice

The Authority intends to commission a Direct Payments Support Service in Lancashire. The tender can be found on the authority's oracle sourcing portal under the RFQ Number: 15252341. Amended versions of the tender are denoted at the end of the RFQ Number by a comma followed by an amendment number. Search results should display any and all amended versions of the tender. The latest version is determined as being the RFQ Number with the highest amendment number. You may only make a submission against the latest amendment. Where you have made a submission against a tender that is subsequently amended you will be required to resubmit prior to the submission deadline. The service will provide information, advice and support to people who use a Direct Payment in Lancashire. This includes information regarding Direct Payment set up, budgeting, employer responsibilities, payroll and supported banking. The service will be available to individuals in Lancashire who have been assessed as having eligible social care needs and for those already in receipt of social care services or newly assessed. The Contract term will be 3 years with an option to extend the Contract by any number of defined periods provided that the total Contract period does not exceed 6 years. Please see the tender documents for more information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/230e4af1-251e-46ab-941a-13a99ac442a1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 16 Aug 2020 - 16 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,500,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 8XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LANCASHIRE INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2020 at 07:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/230e4af1-251e-46ab-941a-13a99ac442a1
- 20 Feb 2020 at 15:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09c8a466-6ffc-4fa5-b267-8b5b2af7be50

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/230e4af1-251e-46ab-941a-13a99ac442a1
  4th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09c8a466-6ffc-4fa5-b267-8b5b2af7be50
  20th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/iSupplier/
  LCC iSupplier Portal

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