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 personcentred 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
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £2,141,100 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
22 August 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
22 August 2025
Standstill period
- End: 5 September 2025
- 10 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
26 September 2025
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
Information about tenders
- 7 tenders received
- 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 4 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 4 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Supplier
SEFTON CARERS CENTRE
- Companies House: 03124430
- Charity Commission (England and Wales): 1050808
27-37 South Road
Liverpool
L22 5PE
United Kingdom
Email: help@carers.sefton.gov.uk
Website: http://www.sefton-carers.org.uk
Region: UKD73 - Sefton
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTHP-5656-DLCN
Bootle Town Hall
Bootle
L20 7AE
United Kingdom
Email: cdp@sefton.gov.uk
Website: http://sefton.gov.uk
Region: UKD73 - Sefton
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government