Buyer Name: Wigan Council
Buyer Address: Wigan Town Hall, Library Street, Wigan, UKD36, WN1 1YN, United Kingdom
Contact Email: Procurement@wigan.gov.uk
Buyer Name: Wigan Council
Buyer Address: Wigan Town Hall, Library Street, Wigan, UKD36, WN1 1YN, United Kingdom
Contact Email: Procurement@wigan.gov.uk
Within Wigan we are committed to personalisation and ensuring that those eligible for support will have the opportunity to receive a Personal Budget. As part of this commitment, we are looking to commission a service provider to offer practical support to attract, match, and secure a Personal Assistant in addition to providing clear information and advice to individuals residing in the Borough who have been assessed as having eligible social care needs and have chosen a Direct Payments. The employment and availability of Personal Assistants is important in ensuring people have choice and control in their care and can access this offer. The annual contract value is £38,000 (£114,000.00 over the three-year period). The service will be accessible to residents of the Wigan Borough.
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Lot 1 Status: complete
Contract Title: Direct Payment Workforce Recruitment and Development Service
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