---
title: "Direct Payment Support Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a094"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a094.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-22"
---

# Direct Payment Support Service

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a094

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## Summary

Lincolnshire County Council is organising a public procurement process titled "Direct Payment Support Service," aimed at supporting individuals who receive their personal budget through direct payments. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category and is set to take place in the UKF3 region. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an open procedure as the chosen method, making it accessible for interested bidders. Key dates to note include a projected start for the contract period on 1st July 2027, ending on 30th June 2032, and a future notice date set for 2nd January 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The service required aligns well with companies specialising in health and social work, offering a substantial contract value of £3,013,330. Businesses capable of delivering direct payment support services can leverage this opportunity to expand their service footprint and contribute positively to the social care sector. Participating in this procurement could also enhance the business's profile with a reputable public authority like Lincolnshire County Council.

## Notice

A service to support individuals who receive their personal budget through a direct payment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047643-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 2 Jan 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2027 - 30 Jun 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,511,109 |
| 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 | LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN1 1YL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | Lincoln |
| Electoral ward | Carholme |
| Westminster constituency | Lincoln |
| Delivery location | TLF3 Lincolnshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 22 May 2026 at 09:56 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047643-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047643-2026
  22nd May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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