--- title: "Dynamic Market for Direct Payment Payroll and Managed Account Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e122" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e122" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e122.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e122.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL" published: "2025-11-14" --- # Dynamic Market for Direct Payment Payroll and Managed Account Service Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e122 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e122) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e122.json) ## Summary Southend-on-Sea City Council has initiated a Dynamic Market process under the Light Touch Regime for its Direct Payment Payroll and Managed Account Services. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, as of 14th November 2025, with the tender period closing on 17th May 2026. The procurement is classified under the services category, specifically targeting payroll management and personnel services. The opportunity is located in Southend on Sea, Essex, UK, with the framework's estimated value pegged between £450,000 and £520,000 GBP. The process utilises a selective procurement method through a framework agreement without reopening competition. Successful bidders will have the opportunity to enter into contracts directly with service users of the Council from May 2026, with the initial contract duration being six months and a possible extension for an additional six months. This tender represents an important opportunity for businesses specialising in payroll and personnel services, particularly those with expertise in direct payment systems for social care. Companies that can evidence previous relevant experience and competencies, even if outside the public sector, are encouraged to apply, as Southend-on-Sea City Council aims to create a diverse supplier base. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are especially well-positioned to take advantage of this opportunity, given the suitability criteria that accommodate such businesses. There are no participation fees, making it an accessible option for a range of service providers. Failing in any assessment rounds does not exclude suppliers from re-submitting in future rounds, ensuring continuing opportunities for companies aiming to grow their business through public sector contracting. ## Notice Service Title: Dynamic Market or Direct Payment Payroll and Managed Account Services Contract Type: Framework Agreement procured via a Dynamic Market under Light Touch Regime. 6 months (with the option to extend for up to a further 6 months) Southend-on-Sea City Council is seeking bidders to be awarded a place on a Framework to provide Direct Payment Services within the Adult and Social Care Requirement. Scope: This Service is commissioned pursuant to: * Section 31-33 of the Care Act 2014 * The Care and Support (Direct Payments) Regulations 2014 * Section 117 of the Mental Health Act 1983 (where applicable) * Children and Families Act 2014 (where applicable for children and young people) Direct Payments are provided to enable the Individual to arrange their own care and support. Where Personal Assistants are employed, the Individual or their Authorised Person is the legal employer. Successful suppliers will be made available for selection by the Council's Service users, who will contact and contract with those successful suppliers through this Framework ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073844-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - by reference to dynamic market | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | 17 May 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 May 2026 - 20 May 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £450,000 | | Lots value | £450,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | SOUTHEND ON SEA | | Post town | Southend-on-Sea | | Postcode | SS2 6FA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea | | Local authority | Southend-on-Sea | | Electoral ward | Victoria | | Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford | | Delivery location | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79211110 - Payroll management services - 79631000 - Personnel and payroll services ## Release History - 14 Nov 2025 at 10:29 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073844-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073844-2025 14th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-7812 This is a step by step user guide where bidders can sign-up to the Council's E-sourcing provider and access the project and the associated tender and contractual documentation. Bidders should search for this requirement within the e-sourcing platform by using the name of this procurement: Dynamic Market for Direct Payment Payroll and Managed Account Services. Bidders should make use of the help functions listed on this document if they have any issues signing up to the E-Sourcing platform ProContract. - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-7813 This is the ITT Document, or bidder's guide, to the Dynamic Market. Please note that all documents and procedures are subject to change during the tender process, and will be updated on the Project page on the e-sourcing platform. ## Notice URLs - https://procurement.southend.gov.uk/ - https://procurement.southend.gov.uk/PleaseusetheE-procurementSupplierGuideattachedtothisNoticetoaccesstheplatformandtherequirement.Supplierswillberequiredtoexpresstheirinterest(EOI)togainaccesstotheProjectwithinthesystem.Supplierswillberequiredtosign-upandregisterwithProcontract.Thisisasimpleprocessandsupportisofferedbythesite'sownerifrequired.Pleasemakesurethatyoureviewtheguidancedocumentationcarefully,andensureyourresponsemeetthecriteriaofthequestionorassessmentyouarerespondingto.AsaDynamicMarket,theCouncilwilluseRoundstoevaluatesuppliers,eachwiththeirowndeadline.Thesetimelineswillbecommunicatedonthee-souringplatform.Bidder'swhofailinoneroundareabletore-submitinanotherround.EachsubmissionisspecificandthereforetherecanbenocrossoverinwhattheCouncilevaluates.PLEASENOTE:TheSubmissionDeadlineincludedisforRound1.FurtherRoundswillbeused,andthesubmissiondeadlineswillreflecteachround,attheAuthority'sdiscretion. - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/api/1.0/ocdsReleasePackages/ocds-h6vhtk-05e0f5 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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