Planning

Direct Payments support service

CYNGOR BWRDEISTREF SIROL MERTHYR TUDFUL MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

17 Apr 2026 at 07:23

Summary of the contracting process

Cyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Merthyr Tudful Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is in the planning stage for retendering its Direct Payments support service, aimed at assisting individuals eligible for Direct Payments. The procurement process follows a competitive flexible procedure under Welsh devolved regulations and UK legislation. Classified under 'Health and social work services', this services contract is set to commence on 1st April 2027 and conclude on 31st March 2031. It is a planned procurement opportunity listed on Find a Tender, with a future notice date expected by 1st September 2026. The contract, valued at £10.8 million gross, is aligned to public authority - sub-central government functions and will be delivered within the region of UKL15, United Kingdom.

The Direct Payments support service tender offers promising business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in health and social work services. The prospective contract provides a stable, multi-year engagement, with assurance of compliance through a framework agreement, making it appealing for businesses keen on long-term service delivery in the public sector. Businesses suited to compete should have a robust understanding of health-related services and be adaptable to a light touch regulation framework, ensuring they can meet the service delivery requirements effectively.

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Notice Title

Direct Payments support service

Notice Description

Bydd Cyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Merthyr Tudful yn aildendro ei wasanaeth cymorth taliadau uniongyrchol i unigolion yr asesir eu bod yn gymwys i dderbyn taliad Uniongyrchol. Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council will be retendering its direct payments support service to individuals assessed as being eligible to receive a Direct payment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0684b5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034942-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
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
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CYNGOR BWRDEISTREF SIROL MERTHYR TUDFUL MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MERTHYR TUDFUL MERTHYR TYDFIL
Postcode
CF47 8AN
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL15 Central Valleys

Local Authority
Merthyr Tydfil
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare

Further Information

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