---
title: "Support Services for Direct Payments"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060a1e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF BEXLEY"
published: "2026-01-20"
---

# Support Services for Direct Payments

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF BEXLEY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060a1e

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## Summary

The London Borough of Bexley has completed a procurement process for the provision of 'Support Services for Direct Payments'. This service falls under the health and social work services category, with procurement legal basis reference 2023/54, operating in the UKI region. The contract was awarded to BVSC on 20th January 2026, with the procurement method categorized as 'direct' and executed without competition, classified under a light-touch regime. The contract commenced on 12th January 2026 and will conclude on 11th January 2028, valued at £432,927 excluding VAT, expanding to a gross amount of £519,512.40.

The awarded contract presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in health and social work services. Given its nature and focus on direct payment support services, businesses with expertise in community and social services stand to benefit. BVSC, as an SME, exemplifies the potential for smaller businesses to engage in public contracts even in areas traditionally dominated by larger entities. This contract opens avenues for similar organisations to leverage their local knowledge and capacity to deliver tailored support services, ultimately enhancing their business portfolios and service offerings.

## Notice

6344 - Support Services for Direct Payments

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004884-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Jan 2026 - 11 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £432,927 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF BEXLEY |
| Locality | BEXLEYHEATH |
| Post town | Dartford |
| Postcode | DA6 7AT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East |
| ITL 3 | TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich |
| Local authority | Bexley |
| Electoral ward | Bexleyheath |
| Westminster constituency | Bexleyheath and Crayford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BVSC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2026 at 14:33 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004884-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004884-2026
  20th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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