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title: "Direct Payment Support Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-80967edd-bb8a-4805-9a25-826ca548fc2d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-06-30"
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# Direct Payment Support Service

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-80967edd-bb8a-4805-9a25-826ca548fc2d

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## Summary

The Lincolnshire County Council is seeking contractors for the Direct Payment Support Service, a project valued at £3.1 million in total, which falls under the social services industry category. Located in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom, this opportunity is currently in the Award stage, following an open procurement process. The contract is set to commence on 1st July 2021 and will run until 30th June 2024. The tender period ended on 18th February 2021, and the service aims to support adults and children with direct payments across Lincolnshire, including support for carers with personal budgets.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social and health services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Providers who can offer personalised advice, payroll services, and training resources would be well-positioned to compete in this tender. The focused support proposed in this contract addresses a critical need in the community, enhancing business growth potential for those aligned with the service objectives.

## Notice

Direct Payment Support Service - Award Notice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f21df32-abab-41f3-be5e-cb353fb27986 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2021 - 30 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,360,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,866,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN1 1YL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | Lincoln |
| Electoral ward | Carholme |
| Westminster constituency | Lincoln |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | PENDERELS TRUST; PEOPLE PLUS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85320000 - Social services

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2021 at 11:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f21df32-abab-41f3-be5e-cb353fb27986
- 18 Jan 2021 at 14:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2805a6e6-5ee6-4c56-8220-837fc3a5b8a9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f21df32-abab-41f3-be5e-cb353fb27986
  30th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2805a6e6-5ee6-4c56-8220-837fc3a5b8a9
  18th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=28dffd0a-7ee6-e911-80fa-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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