---
title: "Digital Platform for Direct Payments"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065885"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-19"
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# Digital Platform for Direct Payments

Buyer: SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065885

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## Summary

Shropshire Council, located in Shrewsbury, United Kingdom, is in the planning stages of a procurement process for a Digital Platform for Direct Payments. This procurement falls under the software package and information systems category, targeting the delivery and management of direct payment and personal budget offers for all-age provisions in Shropshire. The process is guided by the legal framework outlined in the UK Public General Act 2023/54. The preliminary market engagement phase includes several key activities: a national provider event, an online provider survey scheduled for March 2026, and a Shropshire residents' survey anticipated in May 2026. The deadline for expressing interest in participating in these engagement activities is the 5th of March, 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions and digital management systems to expand their market presence by offering innovative functionalities for public service delivery. Companies that can offer scalable, efficient systems for direct payments management are ideally positioned to compete. With an estimated gross value of £750,000, businesses involved can expect substantial returns from developing and implementing a cutting-edge digital platform. Additionally, given the extended contract period starting in June 2026 and potentially lasting until May 2032, there is potential for long-term collaboration and growth through renewal options, thus appealing to firms looking for stability and sustainable business development.

## Notice

The purpose of this engagement is to identify the types of solutions and functionalities available for Digital delivery and management of the Direct Payment/Personal Budget offer in Shropshire for an all-age provision. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1015766404

### Planning Information

If you would like to participate in the Preliminary Market Engagement, we will have a range of opportunities:
•National Provider Event –March 2026 (estimated)
•National Online Provider Survey – This will be issued out to the market March 2026 (estimated)
•Shropshire Online Residents Survey – May 2026 (estimated)
Further engagement opportunities may be added to the above list as the work progresses.
Engagement will remain open for the duration of the pre-procurement development phase. The Council reserves the right to conclude or extend engagement activities as required.
All requests to join the events should be direct to: 
commissioning@shropshire.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015396-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| 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 | SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHREWSBURY |
| Post town | Shrewsbury |
| Postcode | SY3 8HQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG22 Shropshire |
| Local authority | Shropshire |
| Electoral ward | Porthill |
| Westminster constituency | Shrewsbury |
| Delivery location | TLG22 Shropshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2026 at 16:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015396-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015396-2026
  19th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1015766404
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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