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# ASC25078 Direct Payment Support

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/asc25078-direct-payment-support-ocds-h6vhtk-05662d). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Worcestershire County Council: "ASC25078 Direct Payment Support". Published status: complete. Published Value: £2,053,254. 2 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 12 Jan 2026, 16:00 GMT. Published submission portal: www.in-tendhost.co.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Worcestershire County Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/worcestershire-county-council-ons-e10000034)
- **Published Value:** £2,053,254 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 12 January 2026 at 16:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 2
- **Procurement Method:** Competitive flexible procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Health and social work services, Social work services
- **Delivery Location:** UKG12
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Awarded Value:** £1,759,932 (inc. VAT; no net value published, 2 awards)
- **Official Documents:** 10 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/asc25078-direct-payment-support-ocds-h6vhtk-05662d#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-05662d`

## Before you bid
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- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/asc25078-direct-payment-support-ocds-h6vhtk-05662d#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [in-tendhost.co.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.in-tendhost.co.uk%2Fworcestershire%2Faspx%2FHome)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/asc25078-direct-payment-support-ocds-h6vhtk-05662d#participate

## Description
The Council is seeking a supplier to deliver Direct Payment Support across two distinct Lots. A supplier can be awarded either a single Lot or both Lots
o	Lot 1 – Direct Payments Strategic Support Partner
o	Lot 2 – Direct Payment Finance Partner
The Direct Payments Strategic Support Partner would be required to deliver strategic support to promote the growth of direct payments across Worcestershire and find suitable services to meet the needs of direct payment recipients.
As part of Lot 1 the Strategic Support Partner would act as a micro brokerage service for Direct Payment recipients, advising what may be available to them in their area, both paid for and free services that might be available in the Voluntary Community Sector (VCS). The Supplier would also be required to advise social work staff where required. This wider remit could lead to closer working with the Communities Directorate, social prescribers and public health initiatives, supporting the Council to deliver the right service at the right time and the right price. 
There is evidence that this has worked well in other local authorities, especially with voluntary or service-user-led organisations. It is likely that the VCS will benefit from this approach as they have all the skills available to support people to maximise the potential of direct payments.
As part of Lot 2, the Direct Payment Finance Partner would deliver a financial management service with elements within the contract covering support for the payments, including managed accounts and payroll for Personal Assistants (PAs). The Finance Partner would also be operating managed accounts on WCC’s behalf in line with new approval process and are required to employ PA’s to deliver cost-effective services.

## Lots (2)
### Lot LOT-0001: Lot 1 Direct Payments Strategic Support Partner
- **Lot id:** `LOT-0001`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 85000000, 85310000

- **Estimated Value:** £674,254

- **Contract Period:** 30/06/2026 to 30/06/2031
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot LOT-0002: Lot 2 – Direct Payment Finance Partner
- **Lot id:** `LOT-0002`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 85000000, 85310000

- **Estimated Value:** £1,379,000

- **Contract Period:** 30/06/2026 to 30/06/2031
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (2)
- **Award:** ASC25078 Lot 1:  Direct Payment Strategic Support Partner (active)
  - Award id: `1`
  - Supplier(s): **Ideal for All**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-6371`
  - Value: £577,932
  - Date: 25/03/2026

- **Award:** ASC25078 Lot 2: Direct PAyment Finance Partner (active)
  - Award id: `2`
  - Supplier(s): **Ideal for All**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-6371`
  - Value: £1,182,000
  - Date: 25/03/2026

## Contracts (2)
- **Contract:** ASC25078 Lot 1:  Direct Payment Strategic Support Partner (active)
  - Signed Value: £577,932
  - Signed Date: 08/06/2026

- **Contract:** ASC25078 Lot 2: Direct PAyment Finance Partner (active)
  - Signed Value: £1,182,000
  - Signed Date: 08/06/2026

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F078158-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-06-11T08:12:07.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-16T07:23:18.961Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-05662d