Scope
Reference
DN791146
Description
This new 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.
Residents who are classified as a 'Self-Funder' will not be supported by this Commission unlike the previous 'Arrangement of Care' service. This is a service that will support both Children and Adult direct payment recipients of any age and does not include Personal Health Budgets.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,375,000 excluding VAT
- £1,650,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
1 year extension available
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKD63 - Cheshire West and Chester
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
21 November 2025, 10:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
17 December 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 90% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
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