# Direct Payments Advice and Support Service - AWARD

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by Thurrock Council.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [Thurrock Council](/buyers/thurrock-council/contract-awards)
- Supplier: [Purple Zest Ltd](/suppliers/purple-zest/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £714,926
- Tender value: £750,000
- Award date: 16 February 2024
- Published: 18 February 2024
- Contract start: 1 June 2024
- Contract end: 31 May 2028
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: b50fc1cc-8a92-4e84-bb22-77d2db102d72-724388
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e274f60a-0954-4688-ad76-0da113e64bc6

## Description

The Council's requirement under this Contract is for the provision of Direct Payment Advice and Support service\. The Council is seeking a provider that: o Has a proven record of delivering a direct payment advice and support services to a good standard, ensuring dignity and respect at all times\. o Has proven experience of understanding and working with service users that are eligible for Adult Social Care services\. o Has appropriately trained staff who understand the importance of personalisation and how choice and control has a positive impact on people's lives\. o Is reflective and facilitate good practice by encouraging the service users and stakeholders to give feedback, which is used to improve its service offer\. o Is committed to supporting innovation and the creative use of direct payments to support users to meet their needs and aspirations\. Further information can be found in the specification\. This contract is for an initial four year period with the option to extend by up to two years\. The estimated contract value given in the contract notice covers the full six year contract period \(4\+1\+1\)\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b50fc1cc-8a92-4e84-bb22-77d2db102d72-724388)