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title: "22119 Direct Payment Support Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c54abc96-5287-4ddc-bfc9-c323d2a0a671"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# 22119 Direct Payment Support Services

Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c54abc96-5287-4ddc-bfc9-c323d2a0a671

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Cambridgeshire County Council for the "22119 Direct Payment Support Services" contract encompasses the health and social work services industry. This open procedure aims to deliver support services for users receiving direct payments as part of their personal budget arrangement, including hiring personal assistants and providing legal, HR, recruitment, and marketing support across England. The tender is currently in the "Tender" stage, with key deadlines including a tender period ending on 1st November 2024, and a contract period spanning from 29th April 2025 to 29th April 2028. The total contract value is estimated at £770,360 GBP.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those experienced with personal budgets and direct payments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially suitable to compete due to the specific nature of the service requirements. The open procurement method encourages a diverse range of business entities to participate, fostering competitive growth and innovation in these sectors.

## Notice

A new contract to be procured for a Direct Payment Support Service (DPSS) to deliver support services for users who receive direct payments as part of their personal budget arrangement. Clients will receive their own fund to hire a personal assistant, legal/HR advise, sourcing and recruitment support, marketing and find more Personal Assistants in the market. This service will be used to aid people of all ages (adults, young people, and children).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58608f27-e9e9-4b79-bfa5-176b8529b662 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Apr 2025 - 29 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £770,360 |
| 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 | CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HUNTINGDON |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE28 4YE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Huntingdonshire |
| Electoral ward | The Stukeleys |
| Westminster constituency | Huntingdon |
| 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

- 16 Oct 2024 at 11:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58608f27-e9e9-4b79-bfa5-176b8529b662
- 14 Aug 2024 at 13:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e1af7ca-3ff5-491e-9e7d-3aab958d2beb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58608f27-e9e9-4b79-bfa5-176b8529b662
  16th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e1af7ca-3ff5-491e-9e7d-3aab958d2beb
  14th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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