Scope
Reference
C20278
Description
Direct Payment Support Services.
The service will provide Direct Payment support to the recipients of a Direct Payment from the Authority and those who support them. The Service Supplier will also work with the Authority as a subject matter expert in partnership with the aim of developing access to Direct Payments to enable people to exercise choice and control over their care and support and facilitating the outcomes identified in their care and support plans.
Contract 1. Direct Payment Support Services
Supplier
Contract value
- £2,437,337 excluding VAT
- £2,924,804 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
15 October 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
15 October 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
15 October 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031
- Possible extension to 31 March 2033
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
Up to 2 year extension
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Optional additional services paid for by service users.
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Information about tenders
- 2 tenders received
- 2 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 1 supplier unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Supplier
Independent Lives Limited
- Companies House: 05545068
Southfield House 11 Liverpool Gardens
Worthing
BN11 1RY
United Kingdom
Email: advice@independentlives.org
Region: UKJ27 - West Sussex (South West)
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Connected people/organisations:
N/A
Associated people/organisations:
N/A
Contract 1. Direct Payment Support Services
Contracting authority
West Sussex County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXJW-5627-QRQR
County Hall
Chichester
PO19 1RG
United Kingdom
Contact name: Procurement and Contract Management
Email: bsd.procurement@westsussex.gov.uk
Website: https://www.westsussex.gov.uk
Region: UKJ27 - West Sussex (South West)
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government