Published date: 21 May 2024
This notice was replaced on 21 May 2024
This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:
Awarded contract (published 1 October 2024)
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
Social work and related services - 85300000
Location of contract
SN1 2JN
Value of contract
£372,000
Procurement reference
SWINDON001-DN723652-15959910
Published date
21 May 2024
Closing date
19 June 2024
Closing time
2pm
Contract start date
1 September 2024
Contract end date
31 August 2026
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (above threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
Swindon Borough Council invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced service providers for the provision a service to support those adults making direct payments for care in Swindon.
Swindon Borough council is looking to procure a Direct Payment Support service for adults eligible for social care. The service will include the following functions:
• Information and advice on Direct Payments
• Training
• Facilitating peer support
• Recruitment and payroll support
• Managed Accounts
Full details relating to the Service are provided in the tender documents.
The initial contract term will be for two years with an option to extend for one year as stated in the ITT documents. Estimated contract spend is in the region of £372,000 across the two year contract term. All bids will be evaluated on quality and price.
Full details relating to the Services are provided in the tender documents.
To participate, Suppliers will need to Register as a Supplier with ProContract, www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk, then Register an Interest before obtaining access to the tender documents. In the event of difficulties registering as a supplier, please refer to the System Administrator Proactis support team ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com
Tender clarifications to be submitted in writing via Messaging in ProContract tender portal, including the project reference and title clearly in the Subject title, by 6th June 2024, 1200 hrs UK Local time. The Council's responses to these clarification questions will be issued periodically via Messaging in ProContract tender portal.
Tender Responses are required to be submitted no later than 19th June 2024, 1400 hrs UK Local time via ProContract tender portal - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/
About the buyer
Contact name
Tara Mackey
Address
Swindon Borough Council, Civic Offices
Euclid Street
Swindon
SN1 2JN
United Kingdom
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