Direct Payment Support Service
Darlington Borough CouncilcontractFind a Tender ↗Ref ocds-h6vhtk-064eadProcurement Act 2023Light-touch servicesSME suitableVCSE suitableplanning
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services
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Published
12 Feb 2026
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Description
Darlington Borough Council wishes to appoint a single Contractor for the provision of a Direct Payment Support Service to meet the information, advice and support needs of individuals living within the Borough of Darlington who have been assessed to have unmet eligible needs under The Care Act 2014, or are transferring from commissioned support and identified needs can be met with a Direct Payment.
Scope
- Reference
- PB2025-00199
- Total value
- Above the relevant threshold
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 31 Aug 2026 to 31 Aug 2027Possible extension to 31 Aug 2030
- Main category
- services
- CPV classifications
- 85000000
- Contract locations
- North East England, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)