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title: "Provision of Direct Payments Support Service for the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ae1e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF HAMMERSMITH AND FUHAM (LBHF)"
published: "2026-05-12"
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# Provision of Direct Payments Support Service for the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF HAMMERSMITH AND FUHAM (LBHF)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ae1e

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## Summary

The London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham recently concluded the procurement process for the "Provision of Direct Payments Support Service," aimed at enhancing Adult Social Care services. This initiative focuses on supporting residents in self-directing their care, aligning with the borough's vision for independent living. The contract, classified under guidance and welfare services, involves an open procurement method under a light-touch regime. The award was finalized on 12th May 2026, with Action on Disability appointed as the supplier, and is valued at £847,770. The contract period spans from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2029, with potential extensions. Opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were integral, as evidenced by the bidding process, which concluded on 19th March 2026.

This procurement opportunity offers substantial potential for business growth, particularly for organisations specialising in social care and support services. Businesses with expertise in self-directed support and personal budgets would find this tender particularly advantageous. Given the focus on independent living and direct payments, companies that provide innovative solutions in social care, facilitating choice and control for beneficiaries, will be well-suited to leverage this opportunity. Furthermore, organisations capable of delivering high-quality services, alongside competitive pricing, are positioned to thrive in this venture, given the evaluation criteria weighting for quality and price. This tender exemplifies a lucrative opportunity for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in the public sector, especially within the UKI33 region.

## Notice

The London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham is seeking to commission a Self-Directed Support Service to support residents who are either considering self-direction or already self-direct their care and support. The Service will contribute to Adult Social Care priorities including improving the uptake of Direct Payments, ensuring choice and control in how care and support is arranged, provision of good quality information and advice, promoting wellbeing and personal outcomes and involving residents in decisions about how their needs will be met. Self-directed support is the cornerstone of the Council's vision for Independent Living. Direct Payments and Individual Service Funds enable residents with care and support needs to receive a Personal Budget from the Council and have choice and control in deciding the care and support they need to achieve their personal outcomes.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: contract will be 3 years with an option to extend for a further two years

### Planning Information

Potential suppliers are invited to join a online envent. The purpose of which is to communicate to the market our priorities and timeline, and in turn to hear from the market about innovative ideas in service provision and about any barriers to tendering. 
The event will take place on Teams Tuesday 21st October 3pm-4pm. If you are interested in attending please email Lydia.Sabatini@lbhf.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043575-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | £1,000,000 |
| Awards value | £847,770 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF HAMMERSMITH AND FUHAM (LBHF) |
| Additional buyers | LONDON BOROUGH OF HAMMERSMITH AND FUHAM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W6 9JU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham |
| Local authority | Hammersmith and Fulham |
| Electoral ward | Hammersmith Broadway |
| Westminster constituency | Hammersmith and Chiswick |
| Delivery location | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACTION ON DISABILITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 12 May 2026 at 14:49 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043575-2026
- 19 Feb 2026 at 15:42 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015371-2026
- 13 Oct 2025 at 11:01 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064688-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043575-2026
  12th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015371-2026
  19th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064688-2025
  13th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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