Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c02-202e-73f8-8082-4fc83ab1921c/self-directed-support-enabling-service-asc0017a closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Self Directed Support Enabling Service - ASC0017A [Milton Keynes Council Electronic Tendering Site](https://tendernation.io/buyers/milton-keynes-council-electronic-tendering-site) Estimated value Not stated Published 9 Jun 2016 Deadline Closed 7 Jul 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - 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 ### Self Directed Support Enabling Service in Milton Keynes Milton Keynes Council is committed to supporting and enabling those with eligible needs to have greater control over their care and support. As a result, the Council is looking to develop its support to individuals wanting to take up Direct Payments and is considering procuring a service that will deliver a fully brokered Care & Support Plan. People who have a Direct Payment would be entitled to receive from the Provider any of the following services that they require to help them best utilize & retain that Direct Payment: • A Direct Payment Set Up Service – To complete and authorise all required legal documentation. • A Direct Payment Ongoing Support Service – That would act as an initial single point of contact for all queries or concerns regarding the operation of a person’s Direct Payment funded care and support. • Employment Information & Advice Services – For people interested in employing a Personal Assistant. • An Employment Support Service (including a Payroll function) - For people who go on to employ a Personal Assistant. • A Support with Direct Payment Paperwork Service – Giving people assistance completing the paperwork required by the Council regarding a Direct Payment. • A Holding Account Service – Whereby the Provider would make all payments to Personal Assistants, agencies and other providers and complete all the necessary paperwork to administer the Direct Payment on someone’s behalf. The client group would be from across all adult social care services and also include clients from Childrens Services. The new contract’s duration would be four years (anticipated to start on 5th of December 2016), possibly with the option to extend for a further two years. In order to tender, please register and login to Milton Keynes Council E-tendering portal and then select “Self Directed Support Enabling Service” view details and Express Interest. Additional information: Please visit Milton Keynes Council`s tendering portal In-Tend [in-tendhost.co.uk](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/miltonkeynescouncil/aspx/Home) Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No [in-tendhost.co.uk](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/miltonkeynescouncil/aspx/) Read full description ## CPV classification Health and social work services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/c4a0f79c-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) 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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