Scope
Reference
DN770667
Description
Sefton Council aim to collaborate with key partners and the community to develop various services. By working together as a strategic partnership, we seek to enhance the growth and resilience of diverse communities across the borough. We will focus on creating person-centred and strength-based services that meet individuals' needs.
The key aspirations for Direct Payment & Personal Health Budgets are:
• Focus on the individual, their strengths, choices, assets and goals
• Focus on the outcomes that individuals and carers wish to achieve
• A comprehensive support offer that enables the person to manage their Direct Payment or Personal Health Budget effectively and lawfully
Total value (estimated)
- £2,141,100 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 November 2025 to 31 October 2028
- Possible extension to 31 October 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Year 1 extension Nov 2028 - Oct 2029 to be used if provider continues to perform to expectation
Year 2 extension Nov 2029 - Oct 2030 to be used if provider continues to perform to expectation
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85320000 - Social services
Contract locations
- UKD73 - Sefton
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Contract limit and Financial Assessment Ratios - See tender documents for details
Technical ability conditions of participation
Relevant experience and contract examples
Organisational Standards
Health & Safety
Compliance with Equality Legislation
Data Protection
Safeguarding
Project Specific Questions to Assess Technical and Professional Ability
See tender documents for details
Submission
Enquiry deadline
14 May 2025, 12:00pm
Deadline for requests to participate
21 May 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
29 July 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Questions and Method Statements | Quality and Method Statement Questionnaire |
Quality | 90% |
| Social Value | Social Value Questionnaire |
Quality | 10% |
Other information
Description of risks to contract performance
1. Increase in the number of Direct Payment recipients and the capacity within the current contract to enable us to respond to increased demand. This area is of strategic importance to both adults and children, so it is high risk. We need the ability to respond by expanding the contract.
2. Possible changes to legislation or policy.
3. The use of Artificial Intelligence will require clear oversight and governance of any use and possible amendments to contractual terms.
4. Possible divergence of requirements of the collaborating parties to the agreement which may require either changes to the agreement or possible withdrawal of one or more of the partners.
5. Possibility of bringing part or the whole of the Services back in house to be provided by Sefton Council.
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
Preliminary Market engagement initiated prior to commencement of the PA2023 regulations.
Expressions of Interest were requested via Contracts Finder reference DP EOI # 1 SEFT001-DN763136-60384534
Contracting authority
Sefton Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTHP-5656-DLCN
Magdalen House, Trinity Road
Bootle
L20 3NJ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Mr Stewart Martin
Telephone: +44 1519343009
Email: stewart.martin@sefton.gov.uk
Website: http://www.sefton.gov.uk
Region: UKD73 - Sefton
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government