Issue details

A proposal to retender the contract for Payroll Services for Direct Payment recipients for 12 months from 5 April 2014 with the option to extend for a further two years (one year at a time). The current contract with Cheshire Centre for Independent Living is due to cease on 4 April 2014 and cannot be extended. An options appraisal has been completed looking at how best to fund payroll services for Direct Payment Recipients.  Further investigation is needed to assess the viability of Direct Payment recipients paying for their own pay roll service longer term. By retendering the contract we can give appropriate time to complete a robust consultation with stakeholders and develop a strong business case to inform the most appropriate way forward.