Sunderland City Council · Awarded contract

Awarded

Provision of Direct Payment Support Service for Sunderland City Council

Awarded 31 Mar 2020

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Awarded31 Mar 2020

Value£292,500.00

SupplierPenderels Trust

AgencySunderland City Council

RegionNorth East

CategoryPublic Services & Welfare

Ended 3y 7mo ago2y 12mo term

Awarded 31 Mar 2020Expired 30 Mar 2023

About

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

The service comprises a Direct Payments Employment Support Service, which supports clients with the recruitment and selection of Personal Assistants and provides ongoing employment support, and a Payroll Support Service, which processes timesheets and produces payslips on behalf of the employer to ensure the employer is aware of their obligations when paying their employees.

At the time of award, 547 clients accessed the Direct Payments Support Service for employment advice and support and/or payroll services, 197 clients employed a personal assistant, and there were 48 Personal Health Budget Direct Payments.

Both aspects of the service are delivered by a single contractor.

The contract value is AUD 292,500.

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