--- title: "Direct Payments Support Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03d566" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03d566" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03d566.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03d566.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2023-12-07" --- # Direct Payments Support Service Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03d566 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03d566) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03d566.json) ## Summary The East Sussex County Council has completed the procurement process for the Direct Payments Support Service. This procurement falls under the Health and social work services category and involved the award of Strategic Provider contracts, including Managed Account Services and Payroll Services. The council awarded the contracts to Independent Lives (Disability) Ltd and David Howard Ltd, with key dates being the award date of 6th October 2023. This tender presents opportunities for service providers in the health and social work sector to engage with East Sussex County Council for the provision of Direct Payment Core Support and Managed Account Services. Businesses specializing in disability support and payroll services would be well-suited to compete in this procurement. The contracting authority, East Sussex County Council, offers a chance for growth and collaboration within the health and social care industry. ## Notice ast Sussex County Council have awarded a Strategic Provider for the provision of Direct Payment Core Support (including DBS checks) and Managed Account Services and Payroll Services and two (2) providers of a Managed Account Services and Payroll Services Lot 1 Part 1 Strategic Partner for Direct Payment Support Services which enables people to understand and manage their Direct Payment to meet their care needs. Lot 1 Part 2 Approved Managed Account and payroll provider. Lot 2 Approved Managed Account and payroll provider. Direct Payments are one of the ways someone can receive their Personal Budget to help them pay for the care and support they need. A Direct Payment can give someone more choice and control over the services they use and where they get them from. An individual can choose to receive all, or part, of their Personal Budget as a Direct Payment so that they can buy services or pay someone to support them. A Direct Payment can be spent on services which are legal, keep them safe and healthy, and meet people's eligible needs. There are currently around 1,500 people in East Sussex receiving a Direct Payment. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Part 1 Strategic Partner for Direct Payment Support Services which enables people to understand and manage their Direct Payment to meet their care needs. ast Sussex County Council have awarded a Strategic Provider for the provision of Direct Payment Core Support (including DBS checks) and Managed Account Services and Payroll Services and two (2) providers of a Managed Account Services and Payroll Services Lot 1 Part 1 Strategic Partner for Direct Payment Support Services which enables people to understand and manage their Direct Payment to meet their care needs. Lot 1 Part 2 Approved Managed Account and payroll provider. Lot 2 Approved Managed Account and payroll provider. Direct Payments are one of the ways someone can receive their Personal Budget to help them pay for the care and support they need. A Direct Payment can give someone more choice and control over the services they use and where they get them from. An individual can choose to receive all, or part, of their Personal Budget as a Direct Payment so that they can buy services or pay someone to support them. A Direct Payment can be spent on services which are legal, keep them safe and healthy, and meet people's eligible needs. There are currently around 1,500 people in East Sussex receiving a Direct Payment. Options: Initial Duration: 01/04/2024 - 31/03/2029 Potential Extensions: Up to 24 Months Lot 2 - Approved Managed Account and Payroll porvider Direct Payments are one of the ways someone can receive their Personal Budget to help them pay for the care and support they need. A Direct Payment can give someone more choice and control over the services they use and where they get them from. An individual can choose to receive all, or part, of their Personal Budget as a Direct Payment so that they can buy services or pay someone to support them. A Direct Payment can be spent on services which are legal, keep them safe and healthy, and meet people's eligible needs. There are currently around 1,500 people in East Sussex receiving a Direct Payment. Options: Initial Duration: 01/04/2024 - 31/03/2029 Potential Extensions: Up to 24 Months ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036135-2023 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Dec 2023 | | Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 5 Oct 2023 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,801,000 | | Lots value | £4,801,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £4,801,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | LEWES | | Post town | Brighton | | Postcode | BN7 1UE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC | | Local authority | Lewes | | Electoral ward | Lewes Priory | | Westminster constituency | Lewes | | Delivery location | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex, TLJ22 East Sussex CC | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 3 | | Supplier names | DAVID HOWARD; INDEPENDENT LIVES (DISABILITY; PEOPLEPLUS GROUP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 7 Dec 2023 at 16:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036135-2023 - 12 Jun 2023 at 11:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016552-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.eastsussex.gov.uk - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com - https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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