Direct Payment Support Service for Adult and Children Social Care
Milton Keynes Council · Awarded contract
AwardedDirect Payment Support Service for Adult and Children Social Care
Awarded 29 Sep 2023
Awarded29 Sep 2023
Value£1,306,241.00
SupplierConnection Floating Support
AgencyMilton Keynes Council
RegionSouth East
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 1mo ago3y term
Awarded 29 Sept 2023Expired 29 Sept 2026
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Milton Keynes Council awarded a contract to Connection Floating Support for a Direct Payment Support Service to assist individuals accessing adult and children social care in considering and setting up direct payments.
The service includes information and advice, employment support (including a PA Register), payroll services, a holding account service, and support to reduce the risk of arrangement failure.
The contract is on a block contract basis, valued at £1,306,241.
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