Published date: 16 September 2019

This notice was replaced on 21 January 2020

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

Awarded contract (published 21 January 2020)

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 and social work services - 85000000

Location of contract

East of England

Value of contract

£850,000

Procurement reference

LGSS001-DN432034-43855445

Published date

16 September 2019

Closing date

17 October 2019

Contract start date

1 April 2020

Contract end date

31 March 2023

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

The Authority is re-tendering the contract for Direct Payment Support Services with an anticipated contract start date of 1st April 2020. The aim of the Service is to provide service users and their parents/carers with:
- High quality information, guidance and advice on Direct Payments and the legislation involved;
- Information on purchasing care and support directly;
- Information on the support services and opportunities available locally.
The service also aims to promote the use of Direct Payments with all stakeholders and support the recruitment of Personal Assistants locally. This contract is for three years, with an option to extend for two discretionary one year periods, making five years in total (3+1+1). The maximum annual budget is £170,000 for the core information, advice and guidance service. The successful provider will also offer managed account and payroll services to service users. Service users will have full choice and control in relation to using a managed account/payroll service.

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About the buyer

Address

Shire Hall
Castle Hill
Cambridge
CB3 0AP
England

Email

sarah.fuller@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Website

https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk