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Support Services for Direct Payments

LONDON BOROUGH OF BEXLEY

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20 Jan 2026 at 14:33

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Bexley has completed a procurement process for the provision of 'Support Services for Direct Payments'. This service falls under the health and social work services category, with procurement legal basis reference 2023/54, operating in the UKI region. The contract was awarded to BVSC on 20th January 2026, with the procurement method categorized as 'direct' and executed without competition, classified under a light-touch regime. The contract commenced on 12th January 2026 and will conclude on 11th January 2028, valued at £432,927 excluding VAT, expanding to a gross amount of £519,512.40.

The awarded contract presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in health and social work services. Given its nature and focus on direct payment support services, businesses with expertise in community and social services stand to benefit. BVSC, as an SME, exemplifies the potential for smaller businesses to engage in public contracts even in areas traditionally dominated by larger entities. This contract opens avenues for similar organisations to leverage their local knowledge and capacity to deliver tailored support services, ultimately enhancing their business portfolios and service offerings.

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Notice Title

Support Services for Direct Payments

Notice Description

6344 - Support Services for Direct Payments

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060a1e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004884-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£432,927 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 11 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF BEXLEY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@bexley.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BEXLEYHEATH
Postcode
DA6 7AT
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bexley
Electoral Ward
Bexleyheath
Westminster Constituency
Bexleyheath and Crayford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BVSC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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