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title: "Direct Payments Service"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Direct Payments Service

Buyer: SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9bcdef33-9a50-44e0-b4fd-bcd17185ad0d

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## Summary

Swindon Borough Council has awarded a contract for a Direct Payments Service to the Enham Trust. The service is aimed at supporting adults in Swindon making direct payments for care. Key functions include providing information and advice on direct payments, training, facilitating peer support, recruitment and payroll support, and managed accounts. The initial contract runs for two years from 1st September 2024, with a possible extension of one year. The total estimated expenditure across the initial term is approximately £372,000. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with evaluations based on quality and price. Important deadlines included the submission of tenders by 26th June 2024, and clarifications submitted by 17th June 2024. The contract is classified under Social work and related services and covers a wide geographical range, including the United Kingdom and various regions abroad.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in social care, particularly those specialising in direct payment support services. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate. The procurement process was designed to be inclusive, providing a fair opportunity for experienced and qualified service providers. Businesses with expertise in social care, payroll management, and training could find this a lucrative opportunity to expand their services and establish a strong partnership with Swindon Borough Council. Given the comprehensive scope of the service requirements, such businesses can leverage their capabilities to deliver high-quality services that meet the Council's expectations, thereby fostering business growth and enhancing their market presence.

## Notice

Swindon Borough Council invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced service providers for the provision a service to support those adults making direct payments for care in Swindon. Swindon Borough council is looking to procure a Direct Payment Support service for adults eligible for social care. The service will include the following functions: * Information and advice on Direct Payments * Training * Facilitating peer support * Recruitment and payroll support * Managed Accounts Full details relating to the Service are provided in the tender documents. The initial contract term will be for two years with an option to extend for one year as stated in the ITT documents. Estimated contract spend is in the region of PS372,000 across the two year contract term. All bids will be evaluated on quality and price. Full details relating to the Services are provided in the tender documents. To participate, Suppliers will need to Register as a Supplier with ProContract, www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk, then Register an Interest before obtaining access to the tender documents. In the event of difficulties registering as a supplier, please refer to the System Administrator Proactis support team ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com Tender clarifications to be submitted in writing via Messaging in ProContract tender portal, including the project reference and title clearly in the Subject title, by 17th June 2024, 1200 hrs UK Local time. The Council's responses to these clarification questions will be issued periodically via Messaging in ProContract tender portal. Tender Responses are required to be submitted no later than 26th June 2024, 1400 hrs UK Local time via ProContract tender portal - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34fca0a2-d93d-4c5b-92f0-25f85595bce7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £372,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £536,400 |
| 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 | SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN1 2JN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Eastcott |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ENHAM TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2024 at 12:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34fca0a2-d93d-4c5b-92f0-25f85595bce7
- 5 Jun 2024 at 12:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13fd9b5b-3a24-428b-aedd-267a1ae847a2
- 21 May 2024 at 12:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9865ad18-f9c0-49d5-a0f1-33f7521b6422

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34fca0a2-d93d-4c5b-92f0-25f85595bce7
  1st October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13fd9b5b-3a24-428b-aedd-267a1ae847a2
  5th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9865ad18-f9c0-49d5-a0f1-33f7521b6422
  21st May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.swindon.gov.uk/
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

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