Planning

Direct Payment Support Service

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

26 Aug 2025 at 09:04

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process to develop a Direct Payment Support Service. This tender aims to provide high-quality independent information, advice, and practical assistance focused on social work and related services. Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, the project is set within the sub-central government authority sector and will cover the region of UKC22. The contract will span from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, with important updates expected by 1st November 2025. Interested parties are encouraged to monitor the Open Procurement Portal for further notices, including the release of a formal tender notice.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those with expertise in assisting individuals in managing direct payments. It is ideally suited for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their service offerings in the public sector. Engaging in this process can lead to valuable partnerships with local authorities and other related organisations, enhancing visibility and supporting growth in the social services industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Direct Payment Support Service

Notice Description

Newcastle City Council has a duty to ensure that adults, children and carers who use, or are considering using the Direct Payment Support Service have access to high quality independent information, advice and practical assistance to choose and manage direct payments. The purpose of this Contract is to assist the local authority and partner organisations to meet duties under these legislations. This Pipeline Notice is for Information only at this stage. No further details are available beyond what is published here. When this opportunity progresses a Tender Notice will be published on the Central Digital Platform. If NCC seeks early engagement, a Market Engagement notice will be issued at that time along with any relevant information. Suppliers are advised to register on the Open Procurement Portal to receive updates and notifications as they become available- www.open-uk.org. We appreciate your interest and understanding.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058d7d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051142-2025
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

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 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
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement.team@newcastle.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC22 Tyneside
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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