---
title: "Direct Payment advice and support service"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000528756"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000528756"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000528756.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000528756.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL"
published: "2018-02-08"
---

# Direct Payment advice and support service

Buyer: SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000528756

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## Summary

Scottish Borders Council has recently completed a procurement process for the "Direct Payment advice and support service", aimed at delivering independent advice and support to clients wanting to manage Direct Payments. This tender, classified under general public services, was conducted under an open procurement method and is now in the awarded stage. The contract value amounts to £144,603 and was signed on 31st March 2016. It is important to note that the services are to be delivered in Galashiels, UK, with the previous deadline being centred around the submission of bids.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in advisory services, particularly in the realm of financial management and direct payment administration. Businesses with experience in public services and a solid understanding of compliance with public sector regulations would be well-suited to engage in similar contracts. The council's proactive approach fosters an environment conducive to collaboration, aiming to enhance service delivery to the community.

## Notice

to provide independent advice and support to clients wishing to have a Direct Payment.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

in addition to audit such payments to ensure appropriate use and clawback unused payments, delivering best value.. This service is covered in Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 under the "light touch" Regime - under the terms of the Act the requirement to detail the contact award criteria is not applicable.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB309439 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2016 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £144,603 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS |
| Post town | Galashiels |
| Postcode | TD6 0SA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM91 Scottish Borders |
| Local authority | Scottish Borders |
| Electoral ward | Selkirkshire |
| Westminster constituency | Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM91 Scottish Borders |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BORDERS DIRECT PAYMENT AGENCY T/A ENCOMPASS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85310000 - Social work services

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB309439

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB309439
  Direct Payment advice and support service - to provide independent advice and support to clients wishing to have a Direct Payment.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotborders.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000528756

## Provenance

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