Scope
Reference
DN797441
Description
ynamic Market for Direct Payment Payroll and Managed Account Services
Service Title: Dynamic Market or Direct Payment Payroll and Managed Account Services
Contract Type: Framework Agreement procured via a Dynamic Market under Light Touch Regime.
6 months (with the option to extend for up to a further 6 months)
Southend-on-Sea City Council is seeking bidders to be awarded a place on a Framework to provide Direct Payment Services within the Adult and Social Care Requirement.
Scope:
This Service is commissioned pursuant to:
• Section 31-33 of the Care Act 2014
• The Care and Support (Direct Payments) Regulations 2014
• Section 117 of the Mental Health Act 1983 (where applicable)
• Children and Families Act 2014 (where applicable for children and young people)
Direct Payments are provided to enable the Individual to arrange their own care and support.
Where Personal Assistants are employed, the Individual or their Authorised Person is the legal employer.
Successful suppliers will be made available for selection by the Council's Service users, who will contact and contract with those successful suppliers through this Framework Agreement.
Dynamic market dates (estimated)
14 November 2025 to 1 December 2026
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79211110 - Payroll management services
- 79631000 - Personnel and payroll services
Contract locations
- UKH31 - Southend-on-Sea
Using the dynamic market
Contracting authorities that may use the dynamic market
Establishing party only
Tender notice provision when using this dynamic market
Published on Find a Tender
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Information about fees charged to suppliers
No Fees will be charged to suppliers through this Agreement.
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions for membership
Insurance Coverage required upon Contract Award.
Verification methods:
Copies of relevant insurance information.
No requirement for Audited accounts.
Technical ability conditions for membership
Previous experience delivering similar services is required, but not necessarily within the Public Sector or with Local Government Organisations/Contracting Authorities.
Verification methods:
Up to three examples of previous experience, or if no experience, demonstratable capacity and ability to carry out the service.
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Submission address and any special instructions
https://procurement.southend.gov.uk/
The above is the ProContract Link, which will instruct bidders to both register with the E-Sourcing Platform, and how to find the opportunity to register an interest and bid.
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Documents
Part A3 - E-Procurement Supplier Guide.pdf
Attached is a user guide to access the suite of documentation and to express and interest in the opportunity. It will also contain instructions regarding how to register to the E-Sourcing platform, and to search for the opportunity.
Contracting authority
Southend-on-Sea City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJDT-6566-GZNX
Civic Centre, Victoria Avenue, Southend On Sea, Essex
Southend On Sea
ss2 6fa
United Kingdom
Region: UKH31 - Southend-on-Sea
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government