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Tender: Direct Payment Support Service for Individuals Eligible for Social Care Funding

Released 3 months ago

Closed07 Sep 2026

Est. valueEstimate£250K to £1.3M

Current contractDarlington Association on Disability£720K · ended Mar 2026

LocationNorth East

AgencyDarlington Borough Council

SourceFind a Tender

CategoryPublic Services & Welfare

Submissions closedClosed Mon, 7 Sept 2026

About

The Council is seeking a provider for a Direct Payment Support Service to enable individuals eligible for social care funding to exercise choice and control over their care and support arrangements. The service will be available to individuals who choose to take part or all of their Personal Budget as a Direct Payment to employ their own Personal Assistants or pay for other services. The provider will deliver the service to children and adults eligible for Direct Payments, which may include older people; people with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, autism, or mental health needs; people with fluctuating or complex needs; individuals transitioning from children's to adult services; and carers (including parent carers) managing Direct Payments on behalf of individuals.

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