TC264 - Direct Payment Support and Brokerage Services including Payroll and Supported Banking Services

The Borough Council of Bolton (?the Authority?) is prepared to receive tenders for Direct Payment Support and Brokerage Services Including Payroll and Supported Banking Services which will be subject to the information, specification and tender package enclosed. The Authority has previously provided support and advice for Direct Payments recipients as part of its assessment and care management services and in light of increasing volumes and wishes to consider this being provided differently. The Authority therefore approached a small number of organisations who already provide Direct Payments support and brokerage elsewhere, with the intention of purchasing these services during 2015/16. There is a contract already in place for a payroll and supported banking service with Cheshire Centre for Independent Living (CCIL) that is ending this financial year. The Authority is now seeking for an organisation to provide a Direct Payment support service along with the payroll and supported banking service.

Additional information: The Authority reserves the right not to Award any Contract as a result of the Procurement process initiated by this notice and will not be liable for any costs incurred by candidates. Interested parties must log on the Chest by way of Expression of Interest. The Authority is using the e-business portal known as The Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link: https://www.the-chest.org.uk. Once registered, Applicants will be emailed a username and password which will allow applicants to gain access to the Invitation to Tender. Applicants will need to electronically submit the completed questionnaire and accompanying documentation via the on-line portal by 4:00pm on Thursday 21 April 2016. The framework period will be for 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years. Metropolitan Borough of Bolton