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title: "Tender for the Provision of Direct Payment Managed Account"
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buyer: "BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# Tender for the Provision of Direct Payment Managed Account

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f77f8c71-1db3-4555-b73d-26248dbc93e1

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Buckinghamshire Council, which has awarded a contract titled "Tender for the Provision of Direct Payment Managed Account." This service falls under the financial transaction processing and clearing-house services category, specifically aimed at enhancing direct payments to support individuals' care choices. The contract period is set for one year, from 1st November 2021 to 31st October 2022, with a potential extension for an additional year. The procurement process was initiated through a tender, and the final decisions were made following a quotation process, with key dates including the tender end date of 8th July 2021 and the award date of 27th September 2021. The contract value is £173,166, with a minimum value of £86,583.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in financial services or care provision. Suppliers with the ability to offer responsive and cost-effective solutions aligned with Buckinghamshire Council's Better Lives Strategy are encouraged to engage. The focus on promoting independence and choice for clients suggests a growing market for innovative approaches in direct payment services, making this an attractive opportunity for businesses looking to expand in the public sector care industry.

## Notice

Contract awarded following quotation process under Councils Contract Procedure Rules. Buckinghamshire Council is requesting a quote from Providers regarding their ability to meet the requirements outlined within the attached specification. Buckinghamshire is one of the leading authorities in the delivery of direct payments, which are offered to individuals wanting to control how their care and support is delivered. It is our aim to build on the progress already made and increase the number of people opting to use a direct payment by promoting independence and choice in line with the principles set out in the Council's Better Lives Strategy. It is integral that the direct payment service remains responsive to people's needs and that our support services reduce some of the barriers people may face, whilst providing Buckinghamshire Council with a solution that is more cost effective. Contract term 1 year with option to extend for 1 year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa340d2a-16f0-420f-bcf9-89027d7d8b72 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2021 - 31 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £173,166 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £86,583 |
| 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 | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYLESBURY |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP20 1UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Aylesbury North |
| Westminster constituency | Aylesbury |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PUBLIC CONSULTING GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66172000 - Financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2021 at 16:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa340d2a-16f0-420f-bcf9-89027d7d8b72

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa340d2a-16f0-420f-bcf9-89027d7d8b72
  16th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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