--- title: "Direct Payment Support Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0516bd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0516bd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0516bd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0516bd.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2025-10-28" --- # Direct Payment Support Services Buyer: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0516bd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0516bd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0516bd.json) ## Summary West Sussex County Council recently concluded the procurement process for Direct Payment Support Services, aimed at enhancing support to direct payment recipients and their support networks. The procurement method identified was an open procedure, with the contracting authority classified as a public authority within sub-central government. The scope of the contract focuses on health and social work services, specifically within the Chichester area, UKJ27. Having commenced well in advance, the contract is slated to begin on 1st April 2026, run for five years, and potentially extend by an additional two years. The award decision was made on 15th October 2025 with Independent Lives Limited appointed as the supplier. Notably, the total contract value is £2,924,804 gross, inclusive of optional services which may be paid for by the service users. This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for SMEs specialising in health and social work services. The open procedure allowed multiple participants, with final bids exclusively from SMEs, indicating both interest and the competitive advantage for SMEs in similar future procurement scenarios. Businesses with expertise in direct payment management and those capable of providing dedicated advice and employment services for personal assistants can leverage their strengths through such tenders. The contractual structure also includes options for service extensions, thus providing prospective suppliers with avenues for sustained engagement and revenue generations in partnership with public-sector councils like West Sussex County Council. ## Notice Direct Payment Support Services. The service will provide Direct Payment support to the recipients of a Direct Payment from the Authority and those who support them. The Service Supplier will also work with the Authority as a subject matter expert in partnership with the aim of developing access to Direct Payments to enable people to exercise choice and control over their care and support and facilitating the outcomes identified in their care and support plans. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: The Council can extend this contract by up to two years (2), but any extension will be at the Councils discretion. Renewal: up to two years (2) extension. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068765-2025 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract 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 | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2025 | | Future notice date | 20 May 2025 | | Award date | 14 Oct 2025 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 | | Recurrence | 2032-07-01 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,450,000 | | Lots value | £2,450,000 | | Awards value | £2,437,337 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | CHICHESTER | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO19 1RG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) | | Local authority | Chichester | | Electoral ward | Chichester Central | | Westminster constituency | Chichester | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | INDEPENDENT LIVES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85320000 - Social services ## Release History - 28 Oct 2025 at 08:41 - AwardUpdate - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068765-2025 - 15 Oct 2025 at 15:47 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065709-2025 - 16 Jun 2025 at 15:08 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032709-2025 - 10 Jun 2025 at 15:13 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031346-2025 - 19 May 2025 at 11:09 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022568-2025 - 19 May 2025 at 10:56 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022556-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068765-2025 28th October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065709-2025 15th October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032709-2025 16th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031346-2025 10th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022568-2025 19th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022556-2025 19th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://atamis-7669.my.site.com/s/Welcome - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.westsussex.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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