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title: "GB-London: Direct Payments"
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# GB-London: Direct Payments

Buyer: IMPROVEMENT & DEVELOPMENT AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d8fbd009-de6e-46dc-974b-fd7d19ec055c

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## Summary

The Improvement & Development Agency (IDA), based in London, is currently in the tender stage for a project titled "GB-London: Direct Payments" under the health and social work services industry category. This procurement seeks to coordinate engagement with adult principal social workers and council colleagues responsible for auditing direct payments. The contract is intended to address social work practitioner challenges and provide improved leadership and support. Key deadlines include the closing date for tender submissions on 7 January 2025 and the contract period running from 13 January 2025 to 28 March 2025. The procurement method used is an open procedure, making it accessible to a wide range of bidders.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to enhance their portfolios by participating in a project with substantial social impact. The contract's focus on health and social work services makes it well-suited for businesses specialising in these sectors, providing them with a platform to showcase their expertise while contributing to strategic improvements in social work practices. The broad delivery scope, including regions such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and the United Kingdom, further expands business growth opportunities and market reach for successful bidders.

## Notice

The project aims to co-ordinate engagement with and input from adult principal social workers, and council colleagues responsible for audit of direct payments, including facilitation of an in-person round table to be held in January 2025, to explore the challenges for social work practitioners and how best to provide leadership and support to overcome the challenges to support improved. 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/2230769d-b016-45b4-9e7c-148b3b51d2ab |
| 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 | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2025 - 28 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| 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 | IMPROVEMENT & DEVELOPMENT AGENCY |
| Locality | UK-LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3HZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2024 at 17:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2230769d-b016-45b4-9e7c-148b3b51d2ab

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2230769d-b016-45b4-9e7c-148b3b51d2ab
  12th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-Direct-Payments/X5F2J6P9ZW
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