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ASC25078 Direct Payment Support Service - Market Engagement

The contract covers two lots: Lot 1 provides strategic support and micro-brokerage to help direct payment recipients access voluntary and community sector services, while Lot 2 delivers financial management, including managed accounts and payroll services for personal assistants. The service aims to promote the growth of direct payments and requires close collaboration with social work staff, community directorates, and public health initiatives to ensure cost-effective service delivery.

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Awarded value
£578k
As published
Published
25 July 2025
Awarded
25 March 2026
Ideal for All Limited
Contract length
60 months
Ends 30 June 2031

What the contract covers

Independent lot contract

Provision of strategic support, micro-brokerage, and financial management services for local authority direct payment recipients and personal assistant payroll administration.

  • Deliver strategic support to promote the growth of direct payments across Worcestershire
  • Find suitable services to meet the needs of direct payment recipients
  • Operate as a micro-brokerage service advising direct payment recipients about paid and free services available in their area, including services in the VCS
  • Advise social work staff where required
  • Deliver a financial management service supporting direct payments
  • Provide managed accounts and payroll for Personal Assistants
  • Operate managed accounts on Worcestershire County Council’s behalf in line with the new approval process
  • Employ Personal Assistants to deliver cost-effective services
LotEstimated valueSMEs
Lot 1Not statedSuitable
Lot 2Not statedNot stated

Terms and requirements

Contract type
Independent lot contract
Procedure
Selective procedure
Initial term
60 months
Extensions
24 months
Longest it can run
84 months
Contract dates
1 July 2026 to 30 June 2031
Certifications asked for
None stated
Lots
2
Suitable for SMEs
Yes
Suitable for charities and social enterprises
Yes
Category
Services
CPV codes
85000000, 85310000, 85321000

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Worcestershire County Council

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Cite this contract

Link
https://bidskim.com/tender/324966/asc25078-direct-payment-support-service-market-engagement
Buyer reference
ASC25078
Open contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05662d
Last checked
5 November 2026

Worcestershire County Council. ASC25078 Direct Payment Support Service - Market Engagement. Contract award, 25 July 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/324966/asc25078-direct-payment-support-service-market-engagement (accessed 5 November 2026).