Closed tender

Individual Service Funds

Details

Buyer: Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council
Published: 22 January 2025
Submission: 5 February 2025
Source: uk:procontracts

Tender description

To develop and improve the Stockport-based FPS offer for the delivery of All-age Individual Service Fund (ISF) provision. The service offer: The development of the existing Flexible Purchasing System to enhance the offer and variety of Providers available to deliver ISFs in the Borough, and to increase the clarity around this type of service provision, ultimately aiming to shift control over budgets and finances to the individual and/or their families. A framework for providers to join is currently in place however, a lack of understanding of this process and its principles has led to an historical lack of engagement. Enhancing and re-opening an FPS which is supported by new guidance aims to increase personal control in this area and improve desired outcomes. Keywords: Individual Service Funds

Timeline

Completed: Tender published22 January 2025
Current notice
Completed: Submission date5 February 2025

About the buyer

Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council is a local authority that buys through STAR Procurement, a shared service run jointly with Rochdale, Tameside and Trafford councils. Suppliers register for open tenders on The Chest, the North West's public sector e-procurement portal. STAR Procurement organises contracts across three categories, covering people, place and professional services. A valid purchase order number must accompany every invoice before payment is made. Meet the Buyer events introduce Stockport-based tradespeople and consultants to upcoming projects. Highways works, consultancy services and property contracts are typically procured through STAR frameworks.

UK local government drives £140bn in annual procurement, led by social protection (£66.6bn) and education (£57.1bn).

Over the past 5 years, most of Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council's contract awards have been in architectural and engineering services, construction work and IT services.

Decision makers

Connect with the people behind this procurement.

Job title	Phone number	Work email
Head of Procurement	+44 •••• ••••••	••••••••@stockport-metropolitan-borough-council.gov
Commercial Director	+44 •••• ••••••	••••••••@stockport-metropolitan-borough-council.gov
Procurement Manager	+44 •••• ••••••	••••••••@stockport-metropolitan-borough-council.gov
Category Lead	+44 •••• ••••••	••••••••@stockport-metropolitan-borough-council.gov
Senior Buyer	+44 •••• ••••••	••••••••@stockport-metropolitan-borough-council.gov
Contracts Manager	+44 •••• ••••••	••••••••@stockport-metropolitan-borough-council.gov