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title: "HAC5020 Direct Payment Support Service"
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# HAC5020 Direct Payment Support Service

Buyer: TOWER HAMLETS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7e6b2db1-8bee-4a7c-9327-ac582d4c3e03

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## Summary

Tower Hamlets Council is seeking a provider for the "HAC5020 Direct Payment Support Service." This procurement falls under the category of other community, social, and personal services, with a total contract value of £1,680,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender is currently in the award stage. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2019 and will end on 31st March 2024. Bidders must have proven experience in delivering Direct Payments Support Services, and a bidders meeting is scheduled for 13th November 2018 at 2pm.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that are experienced in providing community support services. Businesses that prioritise ethical service delivery, uphold the London Living Wage, and are committed to employing local talent will be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement can enhance a business's profile within the social care domain while contributing positively to community wellbeing and independence.

## Notice

This tender is for the delivery of the Direct Payment Support Service. Tower Hamlets Council and Tower Hamlets Clinical Commissioning Group are committed to ensuring that individuals who choose to take their Personal Budget, Personal Health Budget or Integrated Personal Budget as a Direct Payment to arrange and manage their own care and support receive high quality and appropriate support to set-up and manage those arrangements. Bidders must be able to demonstrate that they have experience in delivering a Direct Payments Support Service and are committed to ensuring that individuals who choose a Direct Payment receive ethical, high quality services that promote independence, wellbeing and dignity. The contract requires the provider to pay the London Living Wage and offer employment to local people where possible. A bidders meeting will be held on Tuesday 13th November at 2pm. Please contact Akbal Ahmed Akbal.ahmed@towerhamlets.gov.uk for further details and to book a place.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a216541-95ff-4fe0-934b-cbf4fcb5efda |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,680,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,612,800 |
| 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 | TOWER HAMLETS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 2BG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Poplar |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PEOPLEPLUS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2019 at 11:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a216541-95ff-4fe0-934b-cbf4fcb5efda
- 6 Nov 2018 at 16:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24bf05c9-7c6e-4bd1-9ed3-d80d9349eb9f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a216541-95ff-4fe0-934b-cbf4fcb5efda
  12th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24bf05c9-7c6e-4bd1-9ed3-d80d9349eb9f
  6th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://londontenders.org
  Organisations wishing to express their interest are requested to register on the London Tenders Portal (www.londontenders.org) where the tender documentation will be available for download.

## Notice URLs

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

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