Planning

Direct Payment Support Service

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

22 May 2026 at 09:56

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council is organising a public procurement process titled "Direct Payment Support Service," aimed at supporting individuals who receive their personal budget through direct payments. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category and is set to take place in the UKF3 region. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an open procedure as the chosen method, making it accessible for interested bidders. Key dates to note include a projected start for the contract period on 1st July 2027, ending on 30th June 2032, and a future notice date set for 2nd January 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The service required aligns well with companies specialising in health and social work, offering a substantial contract value of £3,013,330. Businesses capable of delivering direct payment support services can leverage this opportunity to expand their service footprint and contribute positively to the social care sector. Participating in this procurement could also enhance the business's profile with a reputable public authority like Lincolnshire County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Direct Payment Support Service

Notice Description

A service to support individuals who receive their personal budget through a direct payment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a094
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047643-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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
£2,511,109 £1M-£10M
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
2 Jan 20278 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2027 - 30 Jun 2032 Over 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
LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN1 1YL
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Further Information

Notice Documents

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