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Dynamic Market for Direct Payment Payroll and Managed Account Services

Southend-on-Sea City Council · Local authority

In brief

Southend-on-Sea City Council is looking for suppliers for accountancy and recruitment work (East of England).

The notice does not state a value.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at 11:59pm, Tuesday 1 December 2026.

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Can I win this?

Key dates

Bids by
11:59pm, Tuesday 1 December 2026

Competition

Usually high: a median of 7.5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 24 awards in the last 12 months).

Dynamic purchasing system

Suppliers join a list the buyer can call on. You can usually apply at any time while it is open, and work is awarded later through smaller competitions between members.

Conditions

  • No Fees will be charged to suppliers through this Agreement.

Tender documents

What the notice says

ynamic Market for Direct Payment Payroll and Managed Account Services Service Title: Dynamic Market or Direct Payment Payroll and Managed Account Services Contract Type: Framework Agreement procured via a Dynamic Market under Light Touch Regime. 6 months (with the option to extend for up to a further 6 months) Southend-on-Sea City Council is seeking bidders to be awarded a place on a Framework to provide Direct Payment Services within the Adult and Social Care Requirement. Scope: This Service is commissioned pursuant to: • Section 31-33 of the Care Act 2014 • The Care and Support (Direct Payments) Regulations 2014 • Section 117 of the Mental Health Act 1983 (where applicable) • Children and Families Act 2014 (where applicable for children and young people) Direct Payments are provided to enable the Individual to arrange their own care and support. Where Personal Assistants are employed, the Individual or their Authorised Person is the legal employer. Successful suppliers will be made available for selection by the Council's Service users, who will contact and contract with those successful suppliers through this Framework Agreement.

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How to bid

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  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
  4. Make sure your bid arrives before 11:59pm, Tuesday 1 December 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Dynamic market intention notice · UK13, notice 073767-2025

About the buyer

Southend-on-Sea City CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

129

Awards

102
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From notice 073767-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 13 November 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.