--- title: "P0512_2024 - Direct Payment Support Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8dbb9e4f-a2a5-4574-824d-085723b7ceda" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8dbb9e4f-a2a5-4574-824d-085723b7ceda" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8dbb9e4f-a2a5-4574-824d-085723b7ceda.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8dbb9e4f-a2a5-4574-824d-085723b7ceda.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2024-11-07" --- # P0512_2024 - Direct Payment Support Services Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8dbb9e4f-a2a5-4574-824d-085723b7ceda [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8dbb9e4f-a2a5-4574-824d-085723b7ceda) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8dbb9e4f-a2a5-4574-824d-085723b7ceda.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council is inviting tenders for a Framework Agreement to provide Direct Payment Support Services for a period of four years. This procurement is classified under social work and related services and will cover adults and children's services, specifically within the Birmingham, West Midlands region (postal code B4 7WB). The framework aims to support citizens eligible for social care services who use Direct Payments. The main services include ongoing advice and support, personal care assistant recruitment, managed accounts, payroll services, and more. The tender is in the active stage with submissions due by noon on 5th December 2024. The contract period is from 1st February 2025 to 31st January 2029. The procurement method is open, and the council will be using the e-tendering system (in-tend) for this process. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social work, health, and related community services. Companies providing personal care, payroll, recruitment, and support services can benefit from this framework by becoming one of the up to three awarded providers. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, fostering their growth and development through steady governmental contracts. This framework's diverse scope ensures a role for various service providers, enhancing business prospects and community support networks. ## Notice The Council wishes to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of Direct Payment Support Services to provide a range of support to citizens using Direct Payments to deliver all the services across Adults and Children's such as: o Ongoing advice and support o Advising citizens of client contributions o Personal Care Assistant recruitment o Managed accounts - managing citizen's Direct Payment where they are unable to do so o Payroll and HMRC services o Arranging Carer and Personal Assistant Insurance o Arrange DBS checks The service will be provided to citizens assessed as being eligible for Social Care services who choose to take all or part of their Personal Budget as a Direct Payment, and for citizens who require support to manage Direct Payments. These services will be delivered across both Adults and Children's. The framework agreement will be available for use by Birmingham's Children's Trust and Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Disability. The Framework Agreement will last for 4 years (unless terminated under agreement provisions). The Framework Agreement will be awarded up to a maximum of three providers. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation. Please note TUPE will apply to this contract. The TUPE information will be released to you upon receipt of a signed copy of Appendix - TUPE Confidentiality Agreement. You are advised to fill this in as soon as possible on receipt and return via https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk Your completed tender submission should be returned by noon on 5th December 2024 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b4859d6-50d5-417c-af1f-0f4992d22600 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2029 | | 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 | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 7WB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Newtown | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85310000 - Social work services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 7 Nov 2024 at 22:59 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b4859d6-50d5-417c-af1f-0f4992d22600 - 5 Nov 2024 at 10:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b4859d6-50d5-417c-af1f-0f4992d22600 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b4859d6-50d5-417c-af1f-0f4992d22600 7th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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