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title: "Direct Payment Support Services"
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# Direct Payment Support Services

Buyer: KNOWSLEY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-feead33d-a65e-438f-b07f-9f36040c899b

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## Summary

Knowsley Council is undertaking a procurement process for the "Direct Payment Support Services" aimed at providing information and support to service users under Direct Payments in the North West of the United Kingdom. This tender process has been classified under health and social work services (CPV code: 85000000) and was awarded following a direct procurement method with a total value of £162,000. The contract period spans from April 1, 2020, to March 31, 2022. This tender award was officially published on May 15, 2020, and represents the completed stage of the procurement process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in health and social services. Businesses that can deliver tailored direct payment support or advisory services are well-positioned to compete for forthcoming opportunities in similar contracts. Engaging with the public sector in this capacity can enable growth and foster long-term relationships with local authorities, particularly in supporting vulnerable populations needing personalised care solutions.

## Notice

The Direct Payments Support Service acts as a single point of contact within Knowsley for the provision of information, advice and support for service users currently having their care and support needs met via a Direct Payment, or those who would like to consider the option.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63103f12-018f-4bbb-ba76-a1f1325a5f03 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £162,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £162,000 |
| 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 | KNOWSLEY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HUYTON |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L36 9YU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Knowsley |
| Electoral ward | Roby |
| Westminster constituency | Knowsley |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KNOWSLEY DISABILITY CONCERN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 15 May 2020 at 11:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63103f12-018f-4bbb-ba76-a1f1325a5f03

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63103f12-018f-4bbb-ba76-a1f1325a5f03
  15th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.knowsley.gov.uk

## Provenance

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