Published date: 18 February 2024

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 8 December 2023, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

  • Guidance services - 85312310

  • Social services - 85320000

    • Administrative social services - 85321000

    • Other community, social and personal services - 98000000

Location of contract

RM17 6SL

Value of contract

£750,000

Procurement reference

IT-392-1518-PS/2023/043 - AWARD

Published date

18 February 2024

Closing date

8 December 2023

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 June 2024

Contract end date

31 May 2028

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 Council's requirement under this Contract is for the provision of Direct Payment Advice and Support service. The Council is seeking a provider that:
o Has a proven record of delivering a direct payment advice and support services to a good standard, ensuring dignity and respect at all times.
o Has proven experience of understanding and working with service users that are eligible for Adult Social Care services.
o Has appropriately trained staff who understand the importance of personalisation and how choice and control has a positive impact on people's lives.
o Is reflective and facilitate good practice by encouraging the service users and stakeholders to give feedback, which is used to improve its service offer.
o Is committed to supporting innovation and the creative use of direct payments to support users to meet their needs and aspirations.

Further information can be found in the specification.

This contract is for an initial four year period with the option to extend by up to two years. The estimated contract value given in the contract notice covers the full six year contract period (4+1+1).

Award information

Awarded date

16 February 2024

Contract start date

1 June 2024

Contract end date

31 May 2028

Total value of contract

£714,926.40

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

Purple Zest Ltd

Address

5th Floor, Metropolitan House, 3 Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, EN6 1AG

Reference

None

About the buyer

Contact name

Kiri Mason

Address

New Road
Grays
Essex
RM17 6SL
United Kingdom

Telephone

01375 652243

Email

KMason@Thurrock.gov.uk