Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bfb-ed70-736a-9b9d-b9cd7d864999/3152-15-personal-assistant-employment-support-service closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # 3152\_15 Personal Assistant Employment Support Service [Espo](https://tendernation.io/buyers/espo) Estimated value £2,600,000 Published 25 Jun 2015 Deadline Closed 31 Jul 2015 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Provision of a Personal Assistant Employment Support Service to assist service users make an informed decision on how they receive their personal budget and then either signpost them to self-service resources or support them through the process of recruiting and employing a personal assistant. The overarching aim of the service is to provide a mechanism for service users to receive uniform support and remove the barriers associated with the recruitment and employment of personal assistants. The Council recognises that the successful use of direct payments relies on access to appropriate support. As such the intention is to deliver a service comprising 3 separate service elements that can be commissioned independently or as a package depending on the needs and wishes of the individual: ### Stage 1 – Information and Advice Stage 2 – Recruitment Advice and Support ### Stage 3 – Payroll and Employment Support The framework agreement is being established for use by Leicestershire County Council and service users referred by Leicestershire County Council. Lots are defined by geography, based on the boundaries of the seven district councils in Leicestershire, as follows: ### Blaby District Council ### Charnwood Borough Council ### Harborough District Council Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council ### Melton Borough Council North West Leicestershire District Council ### Oadby & Wigston Borough Council Tenderers may bid for all or any lots. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period. In order to express an interest in tendering for this opportunity and obtaining tender documents and/or requesting any further information, please see details below and please ensure you refer to instructions and guidance available: (a) Go to [eastmidstenders.org](https://www.eastmidstenders.org), (b) If you are not already registered) Register your company by selecting the ‘Register’ box on the top of the home page, (c) Once registered visit the home page and search for the tender ‘3152\_15 Personal Assistant Employment Support Service’ by selecting ‘View Opportunities’, (d) Express an interest by selecting the ‘Register Interest’ box at the bottom of the screen. You should receive a notification email confirming your expression of interest, (e) Once fully registered, you should download the tender from the website, (f) If you have any query regarding the content or require further information, please use the discussion tools provided within the website. If you experience any problems with registration or expression of interest, please refer any queries on Portal operation to or telephone +44 1670597136. Please note the closing time/date for submission of tenders is 12:00, 31/07/2015. Additional information: In order to express an interest in tendering for this opportunity and obtaining tender documents and/or requesting any further information, please see details below and please ensure you refer to instructions and guidance available: (a) Go to [eastmidstenders.org](https://www.eastmidstenders.org), (b) If you are not already registered) Register your company by selecting the ‘Register’ box on the top of the home page, (c) Once registered visit the home page and search for the tender ‘3152\_15 Personal Assistant Employment Support Service’ by selecting ‘View Opportunities’, (d) Express an interest by selecting the ‘Register Interest’ box at the bottom of the screen. You should receive a notification email confirming your expression of interest, (e) Once fully registered, you should download the tender from the website, (f) If you have any query regarding the content or require further information, please use the discussion tools provided within the website. If you experience any problems with registration or expression of interest, please refer any queries on Portal operation to or telephone +44 1670597136. Read full description ## CPV classification Recruitment services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/84e96497-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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