Direct Payments Support Service

Lancashire County Council is currently in the planning stage for a new procurement process titled "Direct Payments Support Service," set to address the needs within the health and social work services sector. As a buyer, the council is engaging with prospective providers to innovate and enhance support services related to direct payments and individual service funds. The procurement process encompasses regions within Lancashire, UK, and is aligned with their operating model of "Living Better Lives in Lancashire."

Interested parties are invited to express interest by 4 p.m. on 13 February 2026, as part of a market engagement before the scheduled contract period begins on 1 April 2027 and could extend up to 31 March 2033. This tender represents a substantial business growth opportunity for organisations capable of delivering innovative solutions in supporting individuals with direct payments. Suitable candidates include SMEs and VCSEs with expertise in providing information, advice, payroll, and recruitment support for personal assistants, among other services.

The procurement follows a competitive flexible procedure, encouraging a diverse range of suppliers to present proposals that address Lancashire's ambition to increase independent living through direct payments support. With a gross value of approximately £6,912,000, this opportunity is noteworthy for businesses looking to expand their service offerings within the public sector in the UK.