Scope
Reference
CN250355
Description
Please note that this UK2 Preliminary Market Engagement Notice has been issued as per the Procurement Act 2023, and replaces Prior Information Notice 2025/S 000-010595.
** This advert is for market awareness, engagement and request for information only **
Kent County Council supports approximately 3000 people (25% of the total of those who draw on care and support excluding residential) to safely access a Direct Payment across Kent with a total annual spend of approximately £2.4m. Latest data shows that the number of people accessing a direct payment remains at a ratio of 15:85 which has increased over the past 12 months.
As part of a wider initiative to research and co-produce opportunities to increase the number of people accessing self-directed support via a direct payment, we have identified that Payroll and Managed Account Services will support people to manage the responsibilities that come with a Direct payment better.
Therefore our aim is to increase the accessibility and sustainability of Direct Payments by providing access to effective support, whilst maintaining an individual's choice when opting for a direct payment. In particular, those that need support in managing the additional financial responsibilities. This could be a payroll support service or through the use of a managed account
We wish to engage with the market to understand what providers would offer Kent in regard to these two services.
In order to access the survey please visit https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/ and register your interest. Once registered please search under the current opportunities using keyword reference CN250355.
Please complete the questionnaire and return via the portal by 2nd April 2025, 15.00.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 1 April 2029
- 3 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
Contract locations
- UKJ4 - Kent
Engagement
Engagement deadline
2 April 2025
Engagement process description
In order to access the survey please visit https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/ and register your interest. Once registered please search under the current opportunities using keyword reference CN250355.
Please complete the questionnaire and return via the portal by 2nd April 2025, 15.00.
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Kent County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLDL-8938-YGYW
County Hall
Maidstone
ME14 1XQ
United Kingdom
Email: cpd-peopleteam@kent.gov.uk
Region: UKJ45 - Mid Kent
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government