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title: "Direct Payments Advice and Support Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04117d"
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# Direct Payments Advice and Support Service

Buyer: THURROCK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04117d

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## Summary

Thurrock Council has awarded the contract for the "Direct Payments Advice and Support Service" to Purple Zest Ltd. The procurement process was initiated under the Light Touch Regime for Social and Other Specific Services. The contract falls under the health and social work services category and is for the provision of direct payment advice and support services. The contract has a total estimated value of £714,926.4 and was signed on 16th February 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses that specialise in health and social work services to compete. Businesses with experience in delivering direct payment advice and support to service users eligible for Adult Social Care services would be well-suited for this contract. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender stage was completed successfully, with Purple Zest Ltd winning the award. The main procurement category is services, and the buying organisation Thurrock Council is the contracting authority for this tender process.

## Notice

The Council's requirement under this Contract is for the provision of Direct Payment Advice and Support service. The Council is seeking a provider that:* Has a proven record of delivering a direct payment advice and support services to a good standard, ensuring dignity and respect at all times. * Has proven experience of understanding and working with service users that are eligible for Adult Social Care services. * Has appropriately trained staff who understand the importance of personalisation and how choice and control has a positive impact on people's lives. * Is reflective and facilitate good practice by encouraging the service users and stakeholders to give feedback, which is used to improve its service offer. * Is committed to supporting innovation and the creative use of direct payments to support users to meet their needs and aspirations.The estimated contract value given in II.1.5 is for the full six year contract period (4+1+1).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council's requirement under this Contract is for the provision of Direct Payment Advice and Support service. Additional information: Please note the estimated contract value includes all extension options (a total of six years).

Renewal: The contract is for an initial four years with the option to extend by up to two years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005303-2024 |
| 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 | 18 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2024 - 31 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Further notices are expected either in four years, five years or six years, depending on whether the extension options are taken. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | £750,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £714,926 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THURROCK COUNCIL |
| Locality | GRAYS |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLH32 Thurrock |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PURPLE ZEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 85321000 - Administrative social services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2024 at 18:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005303-2024
- 3 Nov 2023 at 09:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032533-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.thurrock.gov.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/Home
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/ProjectManage/1518

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