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title: "Direct Payments Support service (Children's)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0646ce"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL"
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# Direct Payments Support service (Children's)

Buyer: BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0646ce

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## Summary

Bath & North East Somerset Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a Direct Payments Support Service for children. This procurement process, managed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations, focuses on providing financial support to parents and carers to employ personal assistants or agencies for child care. The awarded contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2027. The procurement, classified under health and social work services as well as other community and social services, was conducted using a below-threshold method, with the contract being valued at £43,746.62 GBP. The supplier selected for this service is WECIL LTD, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Bristol.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for enterprises specialising in health and social services, particularly those equipped to provide flexible and personalised care solutions. SMEs that offer innovative and responsive services and prioritise client autonomy would be particularly well-suited to bid for similar contracts in the future, as they could contribute significantly to supporting local authorities in offering targeted social care solutions. Engaging in such contracts can elevate a company's profile within the public sector while fostering relationships with government entities.

## Notice

The Council wishes to establish a Contract for the provision of Direct Payments Support Service (Children's). The Council is managing this procurement in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations. Direct Payments offer an alternative means of meeting assessed social care needs by allowing individuals to receive cash payments from B&NES local authority instead of care services. Direct Payments aim to empower children, young people, and their families by increasing choice, independence, and control over the way in which social care support is delivered. Direct payments are a service which parents and carers can opt for if they choose not to use the commissioned short break services that B&NES currently offer. Direct payments are intended to be used for a variety of services. These Direct Payments packages can cover a few hours a month to daily support. Direct Payments give carers flexibility, choice and control over the way they receive care services to support their children. The objectives of direct payments for disabled children are to provide financial support to parents or carers to enable them to employ personal assistants or agencies to provide care and support. The payments are intended to be used to purchase care services of the individuals/ family's choice, ensuring that the child's welfare is safeguarded and promoted.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009927-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £43,746 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA1 5AW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Kingsmead |
| Westminster constituency | Bath |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2026 at 12:07 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009927-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009927-2026
  4th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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