Tender for the Provision of Direct Payment Managed Account

Contract summary

Industry

• Financial transaction processing and clearing-house services - 66172000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£86,583 to £173,166

Procurement reference

BUCKSH001-DN547544-29155605

Published date

16 December 2021

Closing date

8 July 2021

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 November 2021

Contract end date

31 October 2022

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Other

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

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Description

Contract awarded following quotation process under Councils Contract Procedure Rules. Buckinghamshire Council is requesting a quote from Providers regarding their ability to meet the requirements outlined within the attached specification.

Buckinghamshire is one of the leading authorities in the delivery of direct payments, which are offered to individuals wanting to control how their care and support is delivered. It is our aim to build on the progress already made and increase the number of people opting to use a direct payment by promoting independence and choice in line with the principles set out in the Council's Better Lives Strategy. It is integral that the direct payment service remains responsive to people's needs and that our support services reduce some of the barriers people may face, whilst providing Buckinghamshire Council with a solution that is more cost effective.

Contract term 1 year with option to extend for 1 year.

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Award information

Awarded date

27 September 2021

Contract start date

1 November 2021

Contract end date

31 October 2022

Total value of contract

£86,583

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

Public Consulting Group UK Ltd

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About the buyer

Contact name

Lisa Truett

Address

Walton Street Offices
Walton Street
Aylesbury
HP20 1UA
England

Telephone

+44 1296387656

Email

lisa.truett@buckinghamshire.gov.uk

Website

https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/