--- title: "RCTCBC Direct Payment Support Services" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-126779" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-126779" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-126779.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-126779.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC" published: "2023-03-14" --- # RCTCBC Direct Payment Support Services Buyer: RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-kuma6s-126779 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-126779) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-126779.json) ## Summary The Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC is inviting tenders for the RCTCBC Direct Payment Support Services in UKL15. The procurement process is in the award stage, with key dates indicating a contract value of GBP 1,500,000 signed on 15th February 2023. The services fall under the main procurement category of services, with a clear description and budget. The procurement method used is an open procedure. This tender offers business growth opportunities for providers of direct payment support services in the care sector. Companies with expertise in information, personal assistant recruitment, payroll services, and training are well-suited to compete. The buyer, Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC, emphasises social and environmental considerations through community benefits, supporting economic and social objectives. The contract duration is for 3 years initially, with potential extensions of 2 x 12 months, underlining a commitment to establishing long-term partnerships. ## Notice RCTCBC are tendering for Direct Payment Support Services, The service will comprise of: Information, assistance, and advice to people receiving or considering Direct Payments. A proactive recruitment service to ensure Personal Assistants are employed in a timely manner. A matching service and searchable database for Personal Assistants. A payroll service for people receiving a Direct Payment and employing their own Personal Assistants. A Managed Account support in instances where this has been assessed by the care manager as necessary. Training, support and awareness-raising for individuals, professionals, Personal Assistants, and social care staff. Support for the Microenterprises for Care project from the outset of the contract, with the view to the Provider delivering elements of the project from April 2025. The budget for this service is circa GBP300,000 which is based on current numbers of Direct Payment Recipients, however, this is subject to change as it is anticipated more people will be encouraged to use the service through the duration of the contract. ### Lot Information Lot 1 RCTCBC are tendering for Direct Payment Support Services, The service will comprise of: Information, assistance, and advice to people receiving or considering Direct Payments. A proactive recruitment service to ensure Personal Assistants are employed in a timely manner. A matching service and searchable database for Personal Assistants. A payroll service for people receiving a Direct Payment and employing their own Personal Assistants. A Managed Account support in instances where this has been assessed by the care manager as necessary. Training, support and awareness-raising for individuals, professionals, Personal Assistants, and social care staff. Support for the Microenterprises for Care project from the outset of the contract, with the view to the Provider delivering elements of the project from April 2025. The budget for this service is circa GBP300,000 which is based on current numbers of Direct Payment Recipients, however, this is subject to change as it is anticipated more people will be encouraged to use the service through the duration of the contract. Renewal: Initial contract will be for 3 years. Extension options allowable for 2 x 12 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=126779 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 14 Mar 2023 | | Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 15 Feb 2023 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | either 3, 4 or 5 years | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £1,500,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC | | Locality | TONYPANDY | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF40 2XX | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend | | Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf | | Electoral ward | Cwm Clydach | | Westminster constituency | Rhondda and Ogmore | | Delivery location | TLL15 Central Valleys | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | DEWIS CENTRE FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 79211110 - Payroll management services - 79631000 - Personnel and payroll services - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 14 Mar 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=126779 - 2 Dec 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=126779 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC420274 RCTCBC Direct Payment Support Services - RCTCBC are tendering for Direct Payment Support Services, The service will comprise of: Information, assistance, and advice to people receiving or considering Direct Payments. A proactive recruitment service to ensure Personal Assistants are employed in a timely manner. A matching service and searchable database for Personal Assistants. A payroll service for people receiving a Direct Payment and employing their own Personal Assistants. A Managed Account support in instances where this has been assessed by the care manager as necessary. Training, support and awareness-raising for individuals, professionals, Personal Assistants, and social care staff. Support for the Microenterprises for Care project from the outset of the contract, with the view to the Provider delivering elements of the project from April 2025. The budget for this service is circa GBP300,000 which is based on current numbers of Direct Payment Recipients, however, this is subject to change as it is anticipated more people will be encouraged to use the service through the duration of the contract. - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR430783 RCTCBC Direct Payment Support Services - RCTCBC are tendering for Direct Payment Support Services, The service will comprise of: Information, assistance, and advice to people receiving or considering Direct Payments. A proactive recruitment service to ensure Personal Assistants are employed in a timely manner. A matching service and searchable database for Personal Assistants. A payroll service for people receiving a Direct Payment and employing their own Personal Assistants. A Managed Account support in instances where this has been assessed by the care manager as necessary. Training, support and awareness-raising for individuals, professionals, Personal Assistants, and social care staff. Support for the Microenterprises for Care project from the outset of the contract, with the view to the Provider delivering elements of the project from April 2025. The budget for this service is circa GBP300,000 which is based on current numbers of Direct Payment Recipients, however, this is subject to change as it is anticipated more people will be encouraged to use the service through the duration of the contract. ## Notice URLs - http://www.rctcbc.gov.uk/ - https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-126779 - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/ - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html - https://www.dewis.wales/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-126779. 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