---
title: "Direct Payment Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a758"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-03-20"
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# Direct Payment Service

Buyer: NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a758

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## Summary

North Lanarkshire Council, in collaboration with Health and Social Care North Lanarkshire, is overseeing the procurement of a "Direct Payment Service" within the social work services category. The procurement process follows an open procedure, and the contract has been awarded to Glasgow Centre for Inclusive Living, with the agreement signed on 21st January 2025. The service, valued at £415,778, focuses on providing independent advice and support for individuals using Self Directed Support Option 1 (direct payment) in North Lanarkshire. Key responsibilities include supporting budget holders in managing and returning unused funds, with the service delivered through various methods, including in-person support. The procurement covers the UKM84 region (North Lanarkshire) and emphasises delivery by an SME supplier.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social work services, especially those with experience in direct payment support and budget management. The contract's focus on delivering independent support through multiple channels can drive business growth for SMEs by positioning them as key service providers to local authorities. Companies with expertise in social care, budget management, and direct support services will find this procurement a strategic fit, paving the way for enhanced business relationships and community impact within the public sector.

## Notice

North Lanarkshire Council and Health and Social Care North Lanarkshire have a statutory obligation to provide an advice and support service for people who are considering and using Self Directed Support Option 1 (direct payment) The service will provide independent support and advice for people wishing to consider or actively employ staff directly to meet their social work budget using a direct payment. The Contractor will support budget holders in the return of unused funds to North Lanarkshire Council. The support should be delivered in a variety of ways to the budget holder, this should include, but not limited to, in person.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

North Lanarkshire Council and Health and Social Care North Lanarkshire have a statutory obligation to provide an advice and support service for people who are considering and using Self Directed Support Option 1 (direct payment) The service will provide independent support and advice for people wishing to consider or actively employ staff directly to meet their social work budget using a direct payment The Contractor will support budget holders in the return of unused funds to North Lanarkshire Council. The support should be delivered in a variety of ways to the budget holder, this should include, but not limited to, in person.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010352-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £831,566 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | MOTHERWELL |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML1 1AB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM34 North Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | North Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig |
| Westminster constituency | Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke |
| Delivery location | TLM84 North Lanarkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GLASGOW CENTRE FOR INCLUSIVE LIVING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85310000 - Social work services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2025 at 11:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010352-2025
- 19 Mar 2025 at 16:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010212-2025
- 10 Oct 2024 at 08:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032518-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000780008
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00010

## Provenance

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