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title: "Direct Payment Support Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ef1b81b6-5bc3-4770-a58d-caf4cf155270"
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buyer: "REDCAR & CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Direct Payment Support Service

Buyer: REDCAR & CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef1b81b6-5bc3-4770-a58d-caf4cf155270

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## Summary

Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council is currently undertaking a procurement process for the "Direct Payment Support Service". This initiative falls under the health and social work services category and is situated in the North East of England. The procurement is in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 11 February 2022. The contract is expected to commence on 1 May 2022, lasting for an initial period of two years, with the possibility of two additional one-year extensions. The procurement is being conducted through a limited competitive quotation process.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those that are registered small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that can provide support for Direct Payment Recipients, enabling them to manage their payments and employ personal assistants, are well-suited to compete for this contract. By engaging with Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council, successful bidders can enhance their business growth while contributing to the welfare of the community.

## Notice

Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council is undertaking a procurement process to provide a Framework of Direct Payment Support Services. The aim is to ensure that Direct Payment Recipients and/or their authorised representatives are able to choose the support that they need in order to receive and manage their direct payment and employ personal assistants. The Services will be provided to Clients who have eligible needs and have expressed an interest in receiving a Direct Payment. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1 May 2022 and will be for a period of 2 years. The contract will be subject to the option of 2 x 12 month optional extension periods. Additional information: Please be advised that Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council are conducting this procurement via the NEPO Portal (Pro-Contract) www.nepo.org. You will need to register as a supplier on the site (registration is free) and search for Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council within the Contract Opportunities section. Once your expression of interest has been received, immediate access to the quotation documentation is granted, for the person who expressed the interest. You will need to log back in to access the documentation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc5b9e4e-917f-4098-8a42-bc0f67d3e2ec |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2022 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| 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 | REDCAR & CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | REDCAR |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS10 1RT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Redcar and Cleveland |
| Electoral ward | Coatham |
| Westminster constituency | Redcar |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2022 at 07:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc5b9e4e-917f-4098-8a42-bc0f67d3e2ec

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc5b9e4e-917f-4098-8a42-bc0f67d3e2ec
  19th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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