---
title: "Direct Payments support service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0684b5"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0684b5.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CYNGOR BWRDEISTREF SIROL MERTHYR TUDFUL MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-17"
---

# Direct Payments support service

Buyer: CYNGOR BWRDEISTREF SIROL MERTHYR TUDFUL MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0684b5

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## Summary

Cyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Merthyr Tudful Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is in the planning stage for retendering its Direct Payments support service, aimed at assisting individuals eligible for Direct Payments. The procurement process follows a competitive flexible procedure under Welsh devolved regulations and UK legislation. Classified under 'Health and social work services', this services contract is set to commence on 1st April 2027 and conclude on 31st March 2031. It is a planned procurement opportunity listed on Find a Tender, with a future notice date expected by 1st September 2026. The contract, valued at £10.8 million gross, is aligned to public authority - sub-central government functions and will be delivered within the region of UKL15, United Kingdom.

The Direct Payments support service tender offers promising business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in health and social work services. The prospective contract provides a stable, multi-year engagement, with assurance of compliance through a framework agreement, making it appealing for businesses keen on long-term service delivery in the public sector. Businesses suited to compete should have a robust understanding of health-related services and be adaptable to a light touch regulation framework, ensuring they can meet the service delivery requirements effectively.

## Notice

Bydd Cyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Merthyr Tudful yn aildendro ei wasanaeth cymorth taliadau uniongyrchol i unigolion yr asesir eu bod yn gymwys i dderbyn taliad Uniongyrchol. Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council will be retendering its direct payments support service to individuals assessed as being eligible to receive a Direct payment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034942-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CYNGOR BWRDEISTREF SIROL MERTHYR TUDFUL MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | MERTHYR TUDFUL MERTHYR TYDFIL |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF47 8AN |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Merthyr Tydfil |
| Electoral ward | Town |
| Westminster constituency | Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare |
| Delivery location | TLL15 Central Valleys |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2026 at 07:23 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034942-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034942-2026
  17th April 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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