---
title: "The Provision of An All Age Direct Payment Support Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050aab"
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# The Provision of An All Age Direct Payment Support Service

Buyer: SEFTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050aab

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## Summary

Sefton Council has initiated a procurement process for "The Provision of An All Age Direct Payment Support Service," aiming to enhance community growth and resilience through collaborative partnerships. This procurement, classified under social services in the public authority sub-central government category, is valued at £2,141,100. The open procedure allows electronic submissions in English, with an expression of interest deadline set for 21 May 2025. Based in Bootle, UK, the procurement is at the tender stage, following the legal framework of the UKPGA 2023/54, and envisages a contract period beginning in November 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in person-centred and strength-based services, particularly those with expertise in managing Direct Payments or Personal Health Budgets. Companies with strong quality and social value propositions and those capable of handling increased demand due to a rise in Direct Payment recipients are well-suited to compete. Additionally, businesses familiar with UK legislation and policy changes, and those ready to incorporate AI with proper governance, can leverage this tender to contribute to the strategic importance of both adult and children's services across Sefton. The potential for contract renewal further enhances business growth prospects.

## 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/018163-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85320000 - Social services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2025 at 15:43 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018163-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018163-2025
  30th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sefton.gov.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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