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PlanningHealth and social work servicesCPV: 85000000

Direct Payments Support Service (DPSS)

Leicester
Published 7 May, 2025
Contract Value
Not specified
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Overview

Summary, notice description and lot information

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council is planning a procurement process for the "Direct Payments Support Service (DPSS)," focusing on health and social work services. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with an expected future notice date of 7 September 2027. The service is categorised under the light-touch regime and is intended to start on 8 November 2027, with a planned contract period extending until 7 November 2030.

This process is intended to enable individuals to manage their direct payments more effectively and offers substantial opportunities for service providers in the Leicester region within the United Kingdom. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in health and social care services, particularly those experienced in managing personalised support services. Companies that can provide innovative and efficient management solutions for personal budgets will find this contract beneficial for growth.

The procurement process is designed to accommodate flexible and responsive service solutions, making it suitable for both established providers and smaller enterprises capable of delivering specialized services. Engaging in this tender could help businesses expand their presence in the public health sector and establish lasting ties with local government agencies.

Notice Description

The Direct Payment Support Service (DPSS) supports and enables people who choose to take all or part of their Personal Budget/Personal Health Budget as a Direct Payment (DP), to use and manage their DP as easily as possible. Direct Payments (DP) provide people with more choice and control over their needs, and the DPSS provides support for people to manage and use their DP properly and effectively.

Lot Information1 Lot
1Untitled Lot
Planned

N/A

Procurement Classification

Notice type, method, and CPV codes

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050e13
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified
Current Stage
Planning

Contract Values

Financial information and value estimates

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

The contract period is three years.

Key Dates

Publication, submission, and award timeline

Notice Status

Current status of tender, lots, awards, and contracts

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority

Buyer organisation and contact details

LCC
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Services
Contact Name
Mr Michael Percival
LEICESTER
LE1 1FZ
East Midlands
England
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire

Awarded Supplier

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Number of Suppliers
0
Awards Value
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Documents & Links

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Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
OCDS RecordID: ocds-h6vhtk-050e13

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector.

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