Direct Payment Support Services

West Sussex County CouncilcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-0516bdProcurement Act 2023SME suitableVCSE suitableplanned
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Estimated value

£2.5m

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

19 May 2025

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Description

A personalised Direct Payment Support Service to eligible customers consisting of a universal Information and Advice service on all aspects of Direct Payments and an Intensive Core Employment Service for those who chose to employ a Personal Assistant.

Scope

Reference
I-43470
Total value
£2,450,000 excluding VAT
£2,940,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
31 Mar 2026 to 31 Mar 2031
Possible extension to 31 Mar 2033

up to two years (2) extension.

Main category
services
CPV classifications
85320000
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Technical Qualityquality100.00%