Contract awardedDirect payments payroll

Direct Payment Support Services in Cumberland

The contract provides administrative support to families managing direct payments for children and young people with disabilities. The service involves assisting service users in navigating the direct payment process, ensuring compliance with council requirements, and facilitating the effective use of allocated funds. The scope is defined by the need for ongoing support to ensure families can independently manage their care budgets.

Awarded value
£276k
As published
Published
9 January 2025
Contract length
12 months
Ends 31 March 2026

What the contract covers

Services contract

Provision of administrative support services to help families manage direct payments for children and young people with disabilities.

  • Direct Payment Support Services in Cumberland to support families to utilise their Direct Payments for children and young people with disabilities

Terms and requirements

Contract type
Services contract
Procedure
Open procedure
Initial term
12 months
Extensions
12 months
Longest it can run
24 months
Contract dates
1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026
Certifications asked for
None stated
Suitable for SMEs
Yes
Category
Services
CPV codes
85321000

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Cumberland Council

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Cite this contract

Link
https://bidskim.com/tender/102479/direct-payment-support-services-in-cumberland
Buyer reference
CC001-DN758212-21657453
Open contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-52619160-7c8c-46e5-9311-81b7317ad15b
Last checked
5 November 2026

Cumberland Council. Direct Payment Support Services in Cumberland. Contract award, 9 January 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/102479/direct-payment-support-services-in-cumberland (accessed 5 November 2026).