Scope
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. To view the tender documentation and submit a response please click on the following link to our e-tendering Portal and either Register or Login). https://atamis-7669.my.site.com/s/Welcome
Total value (estimated)
- £2,450,000 excluding VAT
- £2,940,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031
- Possible extension to 31 March 2033
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
up to two years (2) extension.
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The Council can extend this contract by up to two years (2), but any extension will be at the Councils discretion.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85320000 - Social services
Submission
Enquiry deadline
14 July 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
21 July 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
All tender submissions must be completed and submitted via Atamis - WSCC's e-tendering portal. https://atamis-7669.my.site.com/s/Welcome
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
15 October 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 30 September 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Quality | Quality | 100.00% |
Other information
Payment terms
30 days in arrears
Description of risks to contract performance
None
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
West Sussex County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXJW-5627-QRQR
County Hall
Chichester
PO19 1RG
United Kingdom
Email: bsdprocurement@westsussex.gov.uk
Website: https://www.westsussex.gov.uk
Region: UKJ27 - West Sussex (South West)
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government