DIRECT PAYMENTS SUPPORT SERVICES APL (PHASE 2)

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On 26/02/2021 OCC issued an opportunity for Direct Payment Support Services under Phase 1 (Initial window of opportunity). Then on 28 November 2021, a second window of opportunity, for the Direct Payment Support Services (Phase 2) was issued. This Phase 3 is the third window of opportunity for Direct Payment Support Services, specific to Managed Accounts, Payroll, Third-Party Employer Services and Recruitment Support. Oxfordshire County Council and Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group wish to continue to support people who choose to have their individual budget as a Direct Payment. The Council and the Clinical Commissioning Group are committed to developing the personalised support services required to maximise access to Direct Payments for all who are eligible and choose to use Direct Payments. The Council’s preferred option for Direct Payment recipients is to have an online account/pre-paid card. Providers on the Approved Provider List will be expected to have systems that are compliant with the requirements of the pre-paid card service and be able to maintain this compatibility for the life of their appointment to the Approved Provider List. Additional information can be found within the service specification. Keywords: Personal Budgets, Adult Social Care, Direct Payments