The provision of two adult social care financial assessments officers

Herefordshire Council has successfully completed a direct procurement process for the provision of two adult social care financial assessments officers. The tendering process, classified under the services category with a focus on community health services, was conducted without competition below the threshold. The awarded contract, with a total gross value of £60,000, was signed on 16th December 2025 and will commence on 5th January 2026, concluding by 4th January 2027, with a possible extension of up to eight weeks.

The procurement supports efforts in Herefordshire, UK, to reduce backlog in financial assessments for adult social care. This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in services related to community health. Companies experienced in providing trained financial assessment officers within the social care sector would find this contract particularly beneficial for showcasing their capabilities and expanding their footprint in the public sector.

Given the direct procurement method, businesses well-versed in engaging with local government contracts with less reliance on competitive bidding processes would be well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities.