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title: "GB-Telford: Direct Payments Support Service"
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# GB-Telford: Direct Payments Support Service

Buyer: TELFORD AND WREKIN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8f9608b7-ca43-46b0-97cb-4cc864c6ae80

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Telford and Wrekin Council seeking bids for the "Direct Payments Support Service," valued at £197,547. The contract, categorised under miscellaneous services, is located in the West Midlands, UK. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, with the tender period having ended on 1st February 2016. The contract period is set to run from 8th February 2016 until 7th February 2019, highlighting key dates for both the tender and contract.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) to support service users in managing their direct payments effectively. Businesses that provide care support services or have experience in facilitating independent living would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in such opportunities can help drive growth and expansion within the social care sector.

## Notice

You have been invited to bid for a direct payments support service. The purpose of the service is to support and enable service users to use their direct payments to live as indepdendently as possible and achieve the outcomes they want and have included in their support plan. This will include developing a pool of PA's and matching them with potential service users. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fb156d8-a0fd-4929-8ebd-9b634cda52ea |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2016 |
| Contract period | 8 Feb 2016 - 7 Feb 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £197,547 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £197,547 |
| 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 | TELFORD AND WREKIN COUNCIL |
| Locality | TELFORD |
| Post town | Telford |
| Postcode | TF3 4JA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG21 Telford and Wrekin |
| Local authority | Telford and Wrekin |
| Electoral ward | Malinslee & Dawley Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Telford |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | POHWER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98300000 - Miscellaneous services

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2018 at 15:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fb156d8-a0fd-4929-8ebd-9b634cda52ea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fb156d8-a0fd-4929-8ebd-9b634cda52ea
  24th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=314641021
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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