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title: "Direct Payment Support Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7da4f36b-f11e-4ecd-851b-63a56c70348e"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL"
published: "2018-05-08"
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# Direct Payment Support Services

Buyer: BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7da4f36b-f11e-4ecd-851b-63a56c70348e

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## Summary

The Bath and North East Somerset Council is currently conducting a tender for "Direct Payment Support Services" in the health and social work services industry, which is part of a broader procurement process. This initiative aims to establish an approved provider list for Direct Payment Support Services to be used by Direct Payment Recipients in the South West region of the United Kingdom. Interested parties should note that the deadline for submissions is 21 May 2018, with the contract set to commence on 1 July 2018 and conclude on 31 March 2019. The procurement is classified under services and follows an "Other" procurement method.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in health and social care services, particularly those offering personnel and payroll services. Businesses that can provide support to Direct Payment recipients or have experience in community services are well-suited to compete for this contract, which aims to foster better access to essential health and social care support within the local community.

## Notice

Virgin Care (B&NES's Prime Provider for Community Health & Social Care Services) is establishing an approved provider list for Direct Payment Support Services. This approved provider list will be accessed by Direct Payment Recipients who wish to engage with a support provider. Interested organisations can find out more information and apply by contacting Virgin Care directly via email to: bathnes.contracts@virgincare.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddbca97a-48a1-47aa-a807-1f4d38792b30 |
| 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 | 8 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 21 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| 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 | BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA1 5AW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Kingsmead |
| Westminster constituency | Bath |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79631000 - Personnel and payroll services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 8 May 2018 at 14:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddbca97a-48a1-47aa-a807-1f4d38792b30

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddbca97a-48a1-47aa-a807-1f4d38792b30
  8th May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=27e67407-cd52-e811-80eb-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bathnes.gov.uk

## Provenance

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