---
title: "Direct Payment Support Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02bf77"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# Direct Payment Support Service

Buyer: NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02bf77

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## Summary

The North Lanarkshire Council is seeking to establish a Framework for a Direct Payment Support Service designed to provide independent information and advice to individuals contemplating or using the Self Directed Support option 1 in the North Lanarkshire area. This service, classified under Administrative social services (CPV 85321000), aims to comply with statutory obligations while ensuring that the contractor is independent and not directly involved in service delivery. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with the contract value set at £420,000, encompassing an initial 24-month period with an option to extend for an additional year. The deadline for submitting applications was 23 July 2021.

This opportunity offers significant potential for businesses focusing on social services, specifically those providing independent advice and information. Companies that excel in delivering compliant and independent support services for care options would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract. The successful contractor will play a vital role in enhancing support systems within the community, thus contributing to business growth in the public services sector. Interested suppliers should consider demonstrating their experience in working with vulnerable populations and compliance with regulatory requirements to enhance their bids.

## Notice

North Lanarkshire Council (the "Council") propose to establish a Framework with a sole Contractor who will undertake a specialist information and advice service, that will provide one to one support for Persons in North Lanarkshire who are considering or are currently utilising Self Directed Support option 1 (direct payment) for the delivery of their care and support. . MANDATORY REQUIREMENT: The Contractor will be independent and not be involved in the direct delivery of services which supports the employment of staff. .

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Framework is to support the Council to fulfill its statutory obligations for SDS option 1 (direct payment) by outsourcing the independent support and advice for adults and children. . Duration: Initial period of 24 months, with option to extend by a further 12 months . Budget: Annual budget of up to 140000GBP, maximum Framework value is 420000GBP (if full 36 months). . Further to this overview, Details of Requirements form part of the Invitation to Tender ("ITT") pack. Please refer to the PCS-Tender portal https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - Project code 19048. . Additional information: PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE EXCLUSION GROUNDS: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020201-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £420,000 |
| Lots value | £420,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £411,673 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | MOTHERWELL |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML1 1AB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM34 North Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | North Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig |
| Westminster constituency | Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke |
| Delivery location | TLM84 North Lanarkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GLASGOW CENTRE FOR INCLUSIVE LIVING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85321000 - Administrative social services

## Release History

- 18 Aug 2021 at 12:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020201-2021
- 23 Jun 2021 at 15:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014340-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2014/12/section/13
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00010
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/hamilton-sheriff-court

## Provenance

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