---
title: "Direct Payment and Personal Health Budgets Brokerage, Support and Advice Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02b665"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02b665.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-08-05"
---

# Direct Payment and Personal Health Budgets Brokerage, Support and Advice Service

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b665

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## Summary

Somerset County Council is seeking services for a "Direct Payment and Personal Health Budgets Brokerage, Support and Advice Service" under an open procurement method. This contract, classified under health and social work services, was initially set to improve individual independence through tailored support. The contract was awarded on 29 November 2021, and currently holds a value of £1,170,000. The procurement process is now complete, with the previously active tender phase closing on 13 September 2021. The service impacts areas in the UKK23 region, notably Taunton.

This procurement opportunity could significantly benefit businesses specialising in social work, health services, and financial advisory roles. Companies offering direct payment support, personal health budget management, or payroll services would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this market means tailoring services to enhance independence for individuals with specific needs and collaborating closely with local authorities like Somerset County Council to ensure service delivery that meets local demands.

## Notice

Direct Payments and Personal Health Budgets brokerage support and advice

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct payments, personal health budgets, brokerage, support, advice

Renewal: 2 x 12 month renewals

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021588-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | 22 Jul 2021 |
| Award date | 29 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £234,000 |
| Lots value | £234,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,170,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | SOMERSET NHS CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK23 Somerset CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ENHAM TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2022 at 13:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021588-2022
- 9 Aug 2021 at 12:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019206-2021
- 28 May 2021 at 14:19 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012019-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=11438ecc-bcbf-eb11-810c-005056b64545
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

## Provenance

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