Planning

Direct Payments Service

WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

06 May 2026 at 14:31

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Warwickshire County Council is in the planning stage for a procurement titled "Direct Payments Service," aimed at the social work and related services sector. Based in Warwick, UK, this procurement will provide payroll and managed accounts services for Direct Payment customers employing Personal Assistants. Key dates include a future notice date on 1 January 2027, with the contract expected to run from 1 September 2027 to 31 August 2031. The procurement process is currently tagged as planned, under the legal framework of UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender presents considerable growth opportunities for businesses specializing in payroll management and social work services. Companies offering comprehensive solutions that include advice on payroll, managed accounts, and pensions compliance would be well-suited to participate. It is a chance for firms that can offer robust advice and support in the social services industry to establish long-term partnerships with a sub-central government entity. The procurement will be conducted through a tendering process, highlighting the need for efficiency and compliance with public procurement standards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Direct Payments Service

Notice Description

Payroll, Managed Accounts Services For Direct Payment customers who employ their own Personal Assistants either directly or via an agency. This includes provision of advice, information, and support with all aspects of payroll, and will also include advice and guidance regarding meeting pension auto-enrolment requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069282
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041568-2026
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
Not specified
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
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jan 20278 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2027 - 31 Aug 2031 4-5 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
WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARWICK
Postcode
CV34 4SA
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Warwick Saltisford
Westminster Constituency
Warwick and Leamington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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