Direct Payments

Cheshire West and Chester CouncilcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-0502a7Procurement Act 2023Light-touch servicesSME suitableVCSE suitablepending
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Estimated value

Awarded value

Awarded 14 Jan 2026

Suppliers

1

1 SME

Lots

1

1 awarded

Published

15 Jan 2026

Description

This Service is designed to provide Information, Advice and Guidance to residents interested in utilising Direct Payments and how they can spend them to meet their assessed needs. This service will be an essential element in achieving the Councils aim of increasing the number of people using a Direct Payment.

Scope

Reference
DN791146
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
31 Mar 2026 to 31 Mar 2030
Possible extension to 31 Mar 2031

1 year extension available

CPV classifications
85000000
Contract locations
North West England, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Qualityquality90.00%
Social Valuequality10.00%

Submission & procedure

Procedure
Open procedure

Award details

Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.

Awarded value

Award date

14 Jan 2026

Contract start

31 Mar 2026

Contract end

31 Mar 2030