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title: "Direct Payment Support Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058d7d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-26"
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# Direct Payment Support Service

Buyer: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058d7d

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## Summary

Newcastle City Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process to develop a Direct Payment Support Service. This tender aims to provide high-quality independent information, advice, and practical assistance focused on social work and related services. Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, the project is set within the sub-central government authority sector and will cover the region of UKC22. The contract will span from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, with important updates expected by 1st November 2025. Interested parties are encouraged to monitor the Open Procurement Portal for further notices, including the release of a formal tender notice.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those with expertise in assisting individuals in managing direct payments. It is ideally suited for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their service offerings in the public sector. Engaging in this process can lead to valuable partnerships with local authorities and other related organisations, enhancing visibility and supporting growth in the social services industry.

## Notice

Newcastle City Council has a duty to ensure that adults, children and carers who use, or are considering using the Direct Payment Support Service have access to high quality independent information, advice and practical assistance to choose and manage direct payments. The purpose of this Contract is to assist the local authority and partner organisations to meet duties under these legislations. This Pipeline Notice is for Information only at this stage. No further details are available beyond what is published here. When this opportunity progresses a Tender Notice will be published on the Central Digital Platform. If NCC seeks early engagement, a Market Engagement notice will be issued at that time along with any relevant information. Suppliers are advised to register on the Open Procurement Portal to receive updates and notifications as they become available- www.open-uk.org. We appreciate your interest and understanding.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051142-2025 |
| 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 | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Nov 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC22 Tyneside |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 26 Aug 2025 at 09:04 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051142-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051142-2025
  26th August 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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