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title: "Direct Support Payments Service 2023"
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# Direct Support Payments Service 2023

Buyer: KNOWSLEY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8f120f3f-10e1-40b2-8642-707035281c12

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## Summary

The Knowsley Council has issued a tender for the provision of a Direct Support Payments Service starting on 1st April 2023. The contract, lasting for three years with a possible extension up to an additional 24 months, aims to help direct payment recipients in Knowsley manage their budgets effectively. This opportunity, falling under health and social work services, has a value of 600,000 GBP and is accessible via The Chest online procurement portal. The deadline for tender submissions is on 5th December 2022.

This tender from Knowsley Council presents an opportunity for businesses to engage in providing essential support services for vulnerable individuals and families within the Knowsley borough. Companies operating in the health and social work sector, with a focus on direct payment services, would be well-placed to compete for this contract. The open procurement procedure ensures fair competition, allowing suitable businesses to showcase their expertise in delivering high-quality, independent advice and support.

## Notice

To provide an efficient and impartial Direct Payments Support Service that will enable direct payment recipients within the borough of Knowsley to effectively manage their own or a family members budget, maximizing choice and control through high quality, independent advice and support. The Contract will be for a term of three years, commencing on 1st April 2023. The Council may extend the Contract following the Contract Period for further periods of time up to a maximum of 24 months in aggregate. The Council shall give not less than 28 days written notice of an extension prior to the last day of the Contract period and for further extensions not less than 28 days written notice prior to the last day of the extended Contract. The opportunity is available via The Chest online procurement portal reference - DN641224

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e797fa28-d920-4ee1-8be2-d51f12f5f3a1 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| 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 | KNOWSLEY COUNCIL |
| Locality | KNOWSLEY |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L36 9YZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Knowsley |
| Electoral ward | Roby |
| Westminster constituency | Knowsley |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2022 at 16:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e797fa28-d920-4ee1-8be2-d51f12f5f3a1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e797fa28-d920-4ee1-8be2-d51f12f5f3a1
  4th November 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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