--- title: "ESCC SS Direct Payments Support Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e7cbf8c8-f812-482c-8776-12809c39ffff" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e7cbf8c8-f812-482c-8776-12809c39ffff" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e7cbf8c8-f812-482c-8776-12809c39ffff.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e7cbf8c8-f812-482c-8776-12809c39ffff.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SE SHARED SERVICES" published: "2017-11-22" --- # ESCC SS Direct Payments Support Service Buyer: SE SHARED SERVICES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e7cbf8c8-f812-482c-8776-12809c39ffff [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e7cbf8c8-f812-482c-8776-12809c39ffff) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e7cbf8c8-f812-482c-8776-12809c39ffff.json) ## Summary East Sussex County Council, acting through SE Shared Services, is seeking to commission a provider for the "ESCC SS Direct Payments Support Service" under an open procurement method. The contract, which falls under the health and social work services category, includes two lots; Lot 1 focuses on core services, while Lot 2 addresses additional services. The tender process is currently in the active phase, with the submission deadline set for 4th December 2017. The services will be delivered in the South East of the United Kingdom, specifically at a location in Lewes. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2018 and will run until 31st March 2022. This procurement presents an excellent growth opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social support services, including payroll management and employment assistance. Companies capable of managing direct payments or offering managed account services would be particularly well-suited to compete. Interested bidders will need to register on the SE Shared Services eSourcing portal to submit their proposals, which enables secure electronic bid submission and interaction with the procurement team for clarifications. ## Notice East Sussex County Council intends to commission a service provider to provide Direct Payments Support Services. The Services are split into Lots as set out below - Lot 1 (Core Services) * Employment Core Support (including DBS checks) * Employment Managed Account Services * Payroll Services. The service elements described in Lot 1 will be divided into two (2) parts, meaning that the two (2) Bidders will be awarded a contract under this Lot (One for Part A and one for Part B) Lot 2 (Additional Services) * SAILS Managed Accounts * Agency only Managed Accounts The Service elements described in Lot 2 Additional Services will be awarded to a single Bidder. Full details of the requirement can be accessed through the documents available on the South East Shared Services web portal. Additional information: This tender is to be completed electronically using the SE Shared Services Procurement eSourcing portal. https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing/opportunities The SE Shared Services eSourcing portal provides a web-based tool that provides a simple, secure and efficient means for managing tendering and quotation activities reducing the time and effort required for both buyers and Potential Bidders. The portal allows for tender clarifications and submitting your bid electronically. In order to bid for this opportunity you will need to register your company on the SE Shared Services portal. Delivery Notes Please refer to ITT document Item 1 - Invitation to Tender Guidance and Instructions 3.1.2 for Details on LOTS. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b295a6b-03e5-4942-b7e0-85144dc8e095 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Nov 2017 | | Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | SE SHARED SERVICES | | Locality | EAST SUSSEX | | Post town | Brighton | | Postcode | BN7 1UE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC | | Local authority | Lewes | | Electoral ward | Lewes Priory | | Westminster constituency | Lewes | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85312310 - Guidance services ## Release History - 22 Nov 2017 at 14:17 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b295a6b-03e5-4942-b7e0-85144dc8e095 - 22 Nov 2017 at 14:16 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b295a6b-03e5-4942-b7e0-85144dc8e095 - 6 Nov 2017 at 08:59 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b295a6b-03e5-4942-b7e0-85144dc8e095 - 6 Nov 2017 at 08:58 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b295a6b-03e5-4942-b7e0-85144dc8e095 - 3 Nov 2017 at 14:58 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b295a6b-03e5-4942-b7e0-85144dc8e095 - 1 Nov 2017 at 16:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b295a6b-03e5-4942-b7e0-85144dc8e095 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b295a6b-03e5-4942-b7e0-85144dc8e095 22nd November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.eastsussex.gov.uk - https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing/opportunities ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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