AwardedAwarded 1 October 2026
Direct Payment Support Service
Peterborough City Council · Local authority
In brief
Peterborough City Council awarded care and healthcare work to Peterborough Council for Voluntary Service on 1 October 2026.
The notice gives a value of £1,680,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 3 years, up to 6 years with extensions, starting 1 October 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
The Direct Payment Support Service (DPSS) will ensure that individuals who choose to receive their care via a Direct Payment are enabled, empowered and supported to manage them safely, legally and in line with statutory requirements.The service will provide high-quality, person-centred support that promotes independence, choice, and control.
The service will provide information, advice and guidance to the Direct Payment Recipient on being an employer, be responsible for managing the Personal Assistant (PA) Register, and offer financial services including managed accounts and a fully auditable payroll.
The DPSS will operate as part of the wider Children and Adult's Social Care offer in Peterborough, ensuring consistency, accessibility, and a seamless experience for individuals, families, and professionals.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Peterborough Council for Voluntary Service 14 bids received | £1,800,000 | Awarded 21 July 2026 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2029 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 079988-2025
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 017733-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 072174-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 100231-2026
About the buyer
Peterborough City CouncilLast 12 months
Procurements
72Awards
33Suppliers it has used most for care
- Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and South Lincolnshire (CPSL) Mind Ltd2 contracts
- Cambridgeshire Police Shrievalty Trust1 contract
- Home Group Limited1 contract
- Intuitive Thinking Skills Ltd1 contract
- Making Space1 contract
Similar open tenders
All open care tenders- Value not stated
- £4.84mframework ceiling
- £2.52mestimated
- £1.25mestimated
- £7.16mestimated
From notice 079988-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 5 December 2025, last updated 23 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 23 October 2026.