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# Direct Payment Support Service

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/direct-payment-support-service-ocds-h6vhtk-064ead). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Darlington Borough Council: "Direct Payment Support Service". Published status: active. Published Value: £726,000. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 7 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Darlington Borough Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/darlington-borough-council-ons-e06000005)
- **Published Value:** £726,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 7 September 2026 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Financial and insurance services, Social work and related services
- **Delivery Location:** UKC13
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 3 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/direct-payment-support-service-ocds-h6vhtk-064ead#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-064ead`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **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/direct-payment-support-service-ocds-h6vhtk-064ead#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission method:** Bids must be submitted electronically via the Open system:  www.open.org
The Council communicates through the Open system; therefore, all correspondence regarding this Bid will be issued to the individual that expressed interest on Open.  It is the Supplier's responsibility to ensure the correct named person is, and continues to be, registered on the Open system.
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## Description
The Direct Payment Support Service will enable Individuals eligible for social care funding to exercise choice and control over their care and support arrangements. The Council is committed to ensuring that the option of a Direct Payment is explored and understood by everyone who is eligible to receive one.
The Service will be available to an Individual who is eligible for social care services and chooses to take part or all of their Personal Budget as a Direct Payment to employ their own Personal Assistants or pay for other services of their choice. 
The Provider shall deliver the service to;
Children and Adults eligible for Direct Payments, which may include, but not be limited to:
-Older people.
-People with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, autism, or mental health needs.
-People with fluctuating or complex needs.
-Individuals transitioning from Children's to adult services.
-Carers (including parent carers) managing Direct Payments on behalf of Individuals.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 66000000, 85300000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £726,000

- **Contract Period:** 01/01/2027 to 31/12/2027
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F072164-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-07-30T12:06:31.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-27T22:15:41.301Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-064ead