---
title: "Direct Payment Employment Support Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059500"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST"
published: "2025-09-05"
---

# Direct Payment Employment Support Service

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059500

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## Summary

The London Borough of Waltham Forest is initiating a procurement process titled 'Direct Payment Employment Support Service' under the health and social work services category. Located in the United Kingdom, this procurement is in the planning stage with significant dates including a scheduled engagement on the London Tenders Portal due by 17th September 2025 and additional future notices expected by 20th October 2025. The service contract is set to commence on 1st April 2026, with an estimated value of £440,000 (gross amounting to £528,000), and is suitable for both small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the health and social work services sector, especially those capable of providing employment support services. The multi-year contract offers potential for growth and stability, with the possibility of renewal extending the contract period up to March 2031. Enterprises with experience in similar public sector engagements and those interested in expanding their portfolio within the UK market would find this opportunity well-suited. The focus on SMEs and VCSEs opens doors for businesses aiming to gain a foothold or strengthen their presence in the public sector services market.

## Notice

MARKET ENGAGEMENT Direct Payment Employment Support Service - London Borough of Waltham Forest

### Planning Information

Please refer to documentation in the request for information on the London Tenders Portal
https://www.londontenders.org/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054308-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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 | 5 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £440,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST |
| Locality | WALTHAMSTOW |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E17 4JF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East |
| ITL 3 | TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest |
| Local authority | Waltham Forest |
| Electoral ward | Chapel End |
| Westminster constituency | Walthamstow |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 5 Sep 2025 at 13:11 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054308-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054308-2025
  5th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.londontenders.org/

## Provenance

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