---
title: "Direct Payment Support Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052128"
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markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052128.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052128.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-23"
---

# Direct Payment Support Services

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052128

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## Summary

Essex County Council is currently in the planning stage for a procurement titled "Direct Payment Support Services," focusing on the health and social work services industry category. Located in the UKH3 region, United Kingdom, this procurement is intended to provide support services to help individuals manage their direct payments. The key date to note is the future notice date set for 1st June 2026, with the contract period aimed to commence on 1st April 2027 and end on 31st March 2032. The process follows a light-touch procurement regime under the UKPGA legal framework 2023/54, offering opportunities specifically for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in health and social work services to grow their business by participating in a public sector contract that supports community wellbeing. Businesses with expertise in managing financial services and social care support are especially well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this process will not only provide these enterprises with the possibility of a stable revenue stream over the five-year duration but also bolster their reputation in delivering essential public services within the local community.

## Notice

A service to support people to manage their direct payments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025875-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | TLH3 Essex |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 23 May 2025 at 09:39 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025875-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025875-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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