Scope
Reference
DN791146
Description
This Service is designed to provide Information, Advice and Guidance to residents interested in utilising Direct Payments and how they can spend them to meet their assessed needs. This service will be an essential element in achieving the Councils aim of increasing the number of people using a Direct Payment.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,632,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
14 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
15 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 26 January 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
1 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
one year extension, commissioners will review contract outcomes, budget and suitability to make a decision whether to extend or re-tender
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKD63 - Cheshire West and Chester
Information about tenders
- 9 tenders received
- 6 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 4 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 5 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Supplier
BARRIE BOOKKEEPING & PAYROLL SOLUTIONS LIMITED
- Companies House: SC411894
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGQN-9457-MBVQ
Suite 1, Andor House
Glenrothes
KY6 2AG
United Kingdom
Region: UKM72 - Clackmannanshire and Fife
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Cheshire West and Chester Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCJB-2814-BHZP
The Portal, Wellington Road
Ellesmere Port
CH65 0BA
United Kingdom
Region: UKD63 - Cheshire West and Chester
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government