Planning

Direct Payment Support Service

CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL

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Planning

22 May 2026 at 09:26

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire East Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Direct Payment Support Service," aimed at providing guidance and counselling services within the borough of Cheshire East, UK. Classified under the services category, this opportunity falls under the light-touch regime and does not exceed the threshold limit. The council is currently conducting market engagement to gather interest from potential providers, with a key milestone set for 8th June 2026, by which interested parties are expected to submit a completed questionnaire. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2027, lasting until 31st March 2029, with a possible extension until 31st March 2030.

This tender presents significant business growth potential for organisations specialising in providing impartial, independent advice on direct payment systems. Suited for companies experienced in offering financial, legal, and employment advice, this contract allows businesses to help Cheshire East residents make informed decisions regarding their care needs. By engaging in this tender, businesses can expand their service offerings and establish strong ties with a local authority, potentially leading to future opportunities. Interested businesses should ensure readiness by the forthcoming deadline to position themselves competitively in this evolving sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Direct Payment Support Service

Notice Description

Cheshire East Council is undertaking a soft market testing exercise to assess interest and gather information from organisations interested in providing a direct payment support service within the borough of Cheshire East. Direct Payment Support Service will provide, impartial, independent information and advice to residents of Cheshire East around all aspects of accessing and managing Direct Payments, this includes the financial, legal and employment responsibilities associated with direct payments. The service promotes independence, enabling and empowering individuals to make informed decisions regarding their care and support. Please send your completed questionnaire via email to commissioning@cheshireeast.gov.uk by 12:00pm Monday, 8th June 2026.

Planning Information

Full details of the market engagement can be found by visiting The Chest at https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ The relevant project reference is DN815999. We kindly invite interested participants to download and complete the questionnaire, then submit it to the email address stated within the questionnaire document.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a070
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047575-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£421,200 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Aug 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2029 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
CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CREWE
Postcode
CW1 2JZ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD62 Cheshire East
Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Crewe Central
Westminster Constituency
Crewe and Nantwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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