Sunderland City Council · Awarded contract

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Award of Direct Payment Support Service to Penderels Trust by Sunderland City Council

Awarded 14 Nov 2017

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Awarded14 Nov 2017

Value£180,000.00

SupplierPenderels Trust

AgencySunderland City Council

RegionNorth East

CategoryPublic Services & Welfare

Ended 6y 12mo ago1y 12mo term

Awarded 14 Nov 2017Expired 13 Nov 2019

About

Sunderland City Council awarded a contract to Penderels Trust for the delivery of a Direct Payment Support Service.

The service comprises a Direct Payments Employment Support Service, assisting clients with the recruitment, selection, and retention of Personal Assistants, and a Payroll Service to support clients with employer responsibilities.

It is accessible to people aged 16 or over receiving a Social Care Direct Payment or Personal Health Budget Direct Payment and living in Sunderland, those registered with a Sunderland GP, and individuals responsible for a disabled child meeting equivalent criteria.

The provider receives referrals from the Council, Sunderland Clinical Commissioning Group, and direct payment recipients, and must maintain a local point of contact in Sunderland.

The contract value is £180,000.

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