---
title: "The Provision of An All Age Direct Payment Support Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050156"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-11-07"
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# The Provision of An All Age Direct Payment Support Service

Buyer: SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050156

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## Summary

The Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council has completed the procurement process for "The Provision of An All Age Direct Payment Support Service" focused on enhancing community services through strategic partnerships. This project falls under the social services category and is situated in the UKD73 region, specifically in Bootle, United Kingdom. The procurement process used an open procedure under a special 'light touch' regime covered by GPA. The tender was awarded to SEFTON CARERS CENTRE, operating as a supplier in Liverpool, with the contract starting on 1st November 2025 and running until 31st October 2028, with potential extensions till 2030 based on provider performance. The award, valued at £2,141,100, ensures a person-centred and strength-based service approach, aimed at effectively managing Direct Payments and Personal Health Budgets.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs interested in delivering social services. It requires entities with expertise in individual-focused service delivery, financial management of health budgets and direct payments, and the capacity to scale operations in response to service demand. Given the nature of the service, companies with experience in community engagement and strength-based service provision will find it advantageous. With a substantial contract value and a focus on quality and social value, this procurement provides a robust platform for businesses committed to supporting diverse community needs through innovative services.

## Notice

Sefton Council aim to collaborate with key partners and the community to develop various services. By working together as a strategic partnership, we seek to enhance the growth and resilience of diverse communities across the borough. We will focus on creating person centred and strength-based services that meet individuals' needs. The key aspirations for Direct Payment & Personal Health Budgets are: * Focus on the individual, their strengths, choices, assets and goals * Focus on the outcomes that individuals and carers wish to achieve * A comprehensive support offer that enables the person to manage their Direct Payment or Personal Health Budget effectively and lawfully

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Year 1 extension Nov 2028 - Oct 2029 to be used if provider continues to perform to expectation Year 2 extension Nov 2029 - Oct 2030 to be used if provider continues to perform to expectation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072064-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details 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 | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,141,100 |
| Lots value | £2,141,100 |
| Awards value | £2,141,100 |
| Contracts value | £2,141,100 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | SEFTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 7AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Linacre |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | TLD73 Sefton |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SEFTON CARERS CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85320000 - Social services

## Release History

- 7 Nov 2025 at 13:59 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072064-2025
- 22 Aug 2025 at 15:55 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051023-2025
- 11 Apr 2025 at 11:23 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014563-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072064-2025
  7th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051023-2025
  22nd August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014563-2025
  11th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://sefton.gov.uk
- http://www.sefton-carers.org.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/CreateRFx/CreateRFx?stepId=ed673c7d-a213-f011-8136-005056b64545
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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