Direct Payment Support Service

Darlington Borough CouncilcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-064eadProcurement Act 2023Light-touch servicesSME suitableVCSE suitableplanning
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services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

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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 2027
Possible 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)