Planning

Direct Payment Support Service

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 14:32

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Lincolnshire County Council involves a planned tender for the "Direct Payment Support Service," scheduled to commence on 1st July 2026 and conclude on 30th June 2031. This service aims to support individuals who receive their personal budget through direct payment, classified under the Health and Social Work Services category. Located in Lincoln, United Kingdom, the tender falls under the services procurement category and follows the light-touch regime. Key dates include the planning stage on 23rd May 2025 and an anticipated future notice on 1st December 2025. The total estimated value of the contract is £2,342,489 GBP, and the procurement process is currently in the planning stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises due to the suitability criteria set by Lincolnshire County Council. Businesses well-suited to compete are those specialising in health and social work services, particularly those experienced in providing direct payment support. Engaging with this process can allow businesses to expand their operations within the public sector, leveraging the contract’s long-term nature and substantial financial scale. By aligning with a public authority's requirements and contributing to community support services, organisations can enhance their reputation and secure a consistent revenue stream.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Direct Payment Support Service

Notice Description

A service to support individuals who receive their personal budget through a direct payment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0523dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026753-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,342,489 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialteampeopleservices@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN1 1YL
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Further Information

Notice Documents

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