Planning

SOL30198 SOL Direct Payment Support 2026

SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

18 Dec 2025 at 12:29

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is initiating a public procurement process titled "SOL30198 SOL Direct Payment Support 2026," currently in the planning stage. The project focuses on the provision of social services with particular attention to the promotion, employment, and register maintenance of Personal Assistants for the Direct Payments Support Service. The procurement is categorized under the services industry, specific to social services, and is identified with CPV code 85320000. Key dates for potential bidders include the milestone for market engagement questionnaire submission due by 10th January 2026 and a future notice anticipated on 2nd March 2026. Located in Solihull, UKG32, the contract, once awarded, will run from 1st August 2026 until 31st July 2028. The procurement method adheres to a special light touch regime and seeks innovative solutions fitting the project’s social care funding elements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in social care services, particularly those proficient in managing direct payment support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate, given the contract’s suitability for these types of organisations. Companies looking to expand their market presence in the public sector can leverage this opportunity to establish long-term partnerships with the local government. Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council serves as a proactive buyer, ensuring that businesses have a fair opportunity to contribute to the enhancement of social care services in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SOL30198 SOL Direct Payment Support 2026

Notice Description

Promotion, employment and register maintenance of Personal Assistants to support the social care funding element of the Direct Payments Support Service.

Planning Information

Please read, complete and upload Market Engagement Questionnaire

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f901
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084332-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Mar 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Bronwyn Fletcher
Contact Email
procteam@solihull.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOLIHULL
Postcode
B91 3QB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG32 Solihull
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
St Alphege
Westminster Constituency
Solihull West and Shirley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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