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title: "Direct Payment Support Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028b1a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Direct Payment Support Service

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028b1a

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## Summary

The Lincolnshire County Council is currently engaged in a public procurement process for a "Direct Payment Support Service" aimed at enhancing support for Adults and Children receiving direct payments across Lincolnshire. This tender, which falls under the health and social work services category, is in the award stage, with key contracts signed recently on 7th May 2021. The service includes aiding clients in managing their direct payments and promoting their independence by providing essential resources like payroll services and support for Personal Assistants. The procurement employs an open method, ensuring a competitive bidding process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the social services and health sectors, particularly those offering training, advisory services, or personal care solutions. Companies with expertise in providing tailored support, payroll management, and recruitment services for Personal Assistants could be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. With four bids received, including two from small and medium-sized enterprises, potential suppliers have the chance to contribute to a vital public service while expanding their business operations within the local authority framework.

## Notice

LOT 1: The provision of a Direct Payment Support Service to provide support services to Adults and Children at LCC and LPFT (mental health) who have chosen to take a direct payment. LOT2: The provision of a Direct Payment Support Service to provide support services to Lincolnshire CCG. The support encompasses the following a front loaded support service that provides information, advice and guidance service to all people in receipt of a Direct Payment to: * Work strategically with the Council/CCG to enable people to move to the most appropriate level of support for them taking into account the other Direct Payment support services commissioned by the Council (LOT1) and Lincs CCG(LOT2) and facilitating the individuals' path to independence. * provide a fully managed service account * provide training and support for individuals to become Employers with training and recruitment of Personal Assistants * set up mandatory training and signpost to other required training resources for Personal Assistants * signpost and provide guidance on appropriate Insurances * provide access to a Payroll service * act as a Suitable Person where needed * disseminate best practice through partnerships * Establish support networks

### Lot Information

Direct Payment Support Services

This Procurement undertaken in accordance with regulations 74 to 76 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 under "Light Touch Regime". Lincolnshire County Council are carrying out this procurement for the Council and NHS Lincolnshrie CCG. The tender has two lots. Lot 1: LCC and Lot 2: NHS Lincs CCG. Bidders can tender for one or both lots.

Lot 1

LOT 1: The provision of a Direct Payment Support Service to provide support services to Adults and Children at LCC and LPFT (mental health) who have chosen to take a direct payment. LOT2: The provision of a Direct Payment Support Service to provide support services to Lincolnshire CCG. The support encompasses the following a front loaded support service that provides information, advice and guidance service to all people in receipt of a Direct Payment to: * Work strategically with the Council/CCG to enable people to move to the most appropriate level of support for them taking into account the other Direct Payment support services commissioned by the Council (LOT1) and Lincs CCG(LOT2) and facilitating the individuals' path to independence. * provide a fully managed service account * provide training and support for individuals to become Employers with training and recruitment of Personal Assistants * set up mandatory training and signpost to other required training resources for Personal Assistants * signpost and provide guidance on appropriate Insurances * provide access to a Payroll service * act as a Suitable Person where needed * disseminate best practice through partnerships * Establish support networks

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011468-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 May 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | NHS LINCOLNSHIRE CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN1 1YL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | North Kesteven |
| Electoral ward | Bracebridge Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Lincoln |
| Delivery location | TLF3 Lincolnshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | PENDERELS TRUST; PEOPLE PLUS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 24 May 2021 at 11:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011468-2021
- 18 Jan 2021 at 13:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000964-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://lincolnshireccg.nhs.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com
- https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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