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

Buyer: CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-91aba734-6e8e-4ff2-8e4f-100c1260af8a

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## Summary

The City of Doncaster Council has initiated a tender process for the provision of a Direct Payments Support Service, aimed at supporting individuals in Doncaster manage their care and support payments. The procurement falls under the categories of Systems support services, Well-support services, Hospital support services, and Health and social work services. The tender, valued at £1,250,000 GBP, is open for participation and the deadline for submission is 16th October 2023. The contract period is set to start on 1st February 2024 and end on 31st January 2029.

This procurement opportunity by the City of Doncaster Council presents a lucrative chance for businesses specializing in social work, healthcare services, and administrative social services. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to compete. Businesses offering services related to Direct Payment management, PA recruitment, DBS checking, and employer support are well-suited to take advantage of this tender.

## Notice

To support individuals (Adults, Children and Young People residing in Doncaster) in the management of their Direct Payment. Direct Payments allow an individual to have more flexibility over how their care and support is arranged and provided. The Direct Payment Management Support Service is designed to provide a range of core services to support individuals with a Direct Payment, including: * Initial Direct Payment support * Ongoing Direct Payment support * Managed Account * PA Recruitment Support * DBS Checking Service * Low PA management and employer support * High PA management and employer support and also ensuring the following additional services are in place, where appropriate: * Payroll * Employer Liability Insurance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/736369cb-5420-4f91-a6e3-b22852be25f3 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2024 - 31 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,250,000 |
| 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 | CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL |
| Locality | DONCASTER |
| Post town | Doncaster |
| Postcode | DN1 3BU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE35 Doncaster |
| Local authority | Doncaster |
| Electoral ward | Town |
| Westminster constituency | Doncaster Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 72253200 - Systems support services
- 76460000 - Well-support services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85112000 - Hospital support services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85320000 - Social services
- 85321000 - Administrative social services

## Release History

- 14 Sep 2023 at 12:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/736369cb-5420-4f91-a6e3-b22852be25f3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/736369cb-5420-4f91-a6e3-b22852be25f3
  14th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=71041&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104514
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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