Direct Payments Advice and Support Service

Concepts

• health and social work
• grays
• guidance services
• administration services
• community and personal services
• service users
• adult social care services
• support services
• direct payment advice and support service
• direct payments

Location

Grays

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:• Has a proven record of delivering a direct payment advice and support services to a good standard, ensuring dignity and respect at all times. • Has proven experience of understanding and working with service users that are eligible for Adult Social Care services. • Has appropriately trained staff who understand the importance of personalisation and how choice and control has a positive impact on people’s lives. • Is reflective and facilitate good practice by encouraging the service users and stakeholders to give feedback, which is used to improve its service offer. • Is committed to supporting innovation and the creative use of direct payments to support users to meet their needs and aspirations.The estimated contract value given in II.1.5 is for the full six year contract period (4+1+1).

Total Quantity or Scope

Further information can be found in the specification.

Renewal Options

The contract is for an initial four years with the option to extend by up to two years.

CPV Codes

• 85000000 - Health and social work services
• 85312310 - Guidance services
• 85321000 - Administrative social services
• 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• This is a recurring contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

Please note the estimated contract value includes all extension options (a total of six years). The estimated contract value is for the full six year contract period (4+1+1).The Council is operating this procurement under the Light Touch Regime for Social and Other Specific Services, as set out in the PCR 2015, at Section 7 (Regulations 74 to 77) and Schedule 3.