---
title: "Direct Payments Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069282"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069282.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-06"
---

# Direct Payments Service

Buyer: WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069282

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## Summary

Warwickshire County Council is in the planning stage for a procurement titled "Direct Payments Service," aimed at the social work and related services sector. Based in Warwick, UK, this procurement will provide payroll and managed accounts services for Direct Payment customers employing Personal Assistants. Key dates include a future notice date on 1 January 2027, with the contract expected to run from 1 September 2027 to 31 August 2031. The procurement process is currently tagged as planned, under the legal framework of UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender presents considerable growth opportunities for businesses specializing in payroll management and social work services. Companies offering comprehensive solutions that include advice on payroll, managed accounts, and pensions compliance would be well-suited to participate. It is a chance for firms that can offer robust advice and support in the social services industry to establish long-term partnerships with a sub-central government entity. The procurement will be conducted through a tendering process, highlighting the need for efficiency and compliance with public procurement standards.

## Notice

Payroll, Managed Accounts Services For Direct Payment customers who employ their own Personal Assistants either directly or via an agency. This includes provision of advice, information, and support with all aspects of payroll, and will also include advice and guidance regarding meeting pension auto-enrolment requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041568-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 6 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jan 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2027 - 31 Aug 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WARWICK |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV34 4SA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC |
| Local authority | Warwick |
| Electoral ward | Warwick Saltisford |
| Westminster constituency | Warwick and Leamington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 6 May 2026 at 14:31 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041568-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041568-2026
  6th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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