Published date: 18 January 2021

This notice was replaced on 30 June 2021

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 30 June 2021)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Health services - 85100000

  • Social work and related services - 85300000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£1,860,000 to £3,100,000

Procurement reference

LINCOLN001-DN436457-57480373

Published date

18 January 2021

Closing date

18 February 2021

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 July 2021

Contract end date

30 June 2024

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Lincolnshire County Council is carrying out a joint procurement exercise for Direct Payment Support services for the Council and NHS Lincolnshire Clinical Commissioning Group. The Direct payment support service will support Adults and Children with a Direct Payment across Lincolnshire. This will include Carers who have a personal budget.
The service will provide precisely focused personalised advice, guidance and information to enable the individual and/or their authorised person to positively engage with direct payments. The concentrated support at the start of the individual's journey will have greatest impact on the confidence of the individual, supporting the path to independence.
The service will provide a range of services including: signposting and advice to the most appropriate product, securing a range of services including payroll and insurance and providing expert advice and guidance in support with setting up and being an Employer, PA finder, Brokerage, Suitable Person and Training and information workshops and resources. Provide expert advice and work closely with front line teams.

More information

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About the buyer

Contact name

Reena Fehnert

Address

County Offices
Newland
Lincoln
LN1 1YL
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 1522553658

Email

reena.fehnert@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Website

https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk