Scope
Description
The London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham is holding a market engagement session ahead of the forthcoming reprocurement of our Direct Payment Support Service (DPSS).
Direct Payments (DPs) are the cornerstone of the Council’s vision for Independent Living. They allow users with statutory care needs (or a nominated person acting on their behalf) to receive a budget from the Council to find the care that best meets their needs, typically using a pre-paid card. This empowers residents with more choice and control over the care they receive and who delivers that care.
The current contract provides support to DP users by providing information and advice about DPs and being an employer, facilitating peer support, promoting direct payments, cultivating the Personal Assistant market and providing training to residents and Council staff.
The purpose of the market engagement is to communicate to the market our priorities and timeline, and in turn to hear from the market about innovative ideas in service provision and about any barriers to tendering.
The event will take place on Teams Tuesday 21st October 3pm-4pm. If you are interested in attending please email Lydia.Sabatini@lbhf.gov.uk
Total value (estimated)
- £1,020,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2029
- Possible extension to 31 May 2031
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85312310 - Guidance services
Contract locations
- UKI33 - Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Engagement
Engagement deadline
10 November 2025
Engagement process description
Potential suppliers are invited to join a online envent. The purpose of which is to communicate to the market our priorities and timeline, and in turn to hear from the market about innovative ideas in service provision and about any barriers to tendering.
The event will take place on Teams Tuesday 21st October 3pm-4pm. If you are interested in attending please email Lydia.Sabatini@lbhf.gov.uk
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
10 December 2025
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
London Borough of Hammersmith and Fuham
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHTW-6333-BQGD
Town Hall, king street
London
W6 9JU
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@lbhf.gov.uk
Website: https://www.capitalesourcing.com
Region: UKI33 - Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government