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title: "Personal Health Budget - Third Party Budget Management"
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buyer: "PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL"
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# Personal Health Budget - Third Party Budget Management

Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7694d35a-1c7d-43a0-8d33-2011688ae332

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## Summary

Portsmouth City Council is seeking qualified providers to join a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Personal Health Budget third party budget management services. This opportunity is classified under social work and related services, specifically targeting the social work domain. The registration process opens on 1st March 2017 and continues for four years, allowing for flexibility in participation. Interested parties must submit their registrations by midday on 10th February 2017. Services will be procured on a spot purchase basis, aligning with user needs, and organisations will operate under the Light Touch Regime according to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in health and social care services, particularly within the social work and guidance sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the DPS model is designed to facilitate flexible participation. Those with experience in budget management and personal health services will find this tender particularly relevant, given the need for tailored solutions that meet individual service user requirements.

## Notice

Portsmouth City Council is inviting suitably qualified and experienced provider organisations, to register on a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of services to support Personal Health Budget (PHB) third party budget management. The DPS will commence on 1st March 2017 and will operate for a four year period. During that time suppliers can choose to discontinue being involved and new ones can be included, at any time. This is a preferred provider list and does not commit the Council to any expenditure. The services will be purchased on a spot purchase basis by the Service User according to their needs. Closing date for submission of returns allowing prompt access to the initial DPS will be midday on Friday 10th February 2017. Submissions will be via the completion of Registration documents which can be obtained, along with all relevant documents and instructions, via our online tendering website In-Tend: http:// https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/home The registration process for this service will follow an open model, and organisations should note that they fall under the Light Touch Regime as described by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. No media advert will be placed and this is the electronic notification that will be published via In-Tend. Additional information: Funding Description This is a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)and therefore there is no guarantee of spend. Purchases will be made on a spot basis by individual Service Users in accordance with their needs. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39d4b1fa-be36-4b16-9ca7-4e7d7158b9f4 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2017 - 28 Feb 2021 |
| 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 | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HAMPSHIRE |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 2BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312310 - Guidance services

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2017 at 10:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39d4b1fa-be36-4b16-9ca7-4e7d7158b9f4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39d4b1fa-be36-4b16-9ca7-4e7d7158b9f4
  30th January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/home

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