# Direct Support Payments Service 2023

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Knowsley Council](/buyers/knowsley-council/contract-awards)
- Tender value: £600,000
- Published: 4 November 2022
- Planned start: 1 April 2023
- Planned end: 31 March 2026
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: e797fa28-d920-4ee1-8be2-d51f12f5f3a1-587133
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8f120f3f-10e1-40b2-8642-707035281c12

## Description

To provide an efficient and impartial Direct Payments Support Service that will enable direct payment recipients within the borough of Knowsley to effectively manage their own or a family members budget, maximizing choice and control through high quality, independent advice and support\. The Contract will be for a term of three years, commencing on 1st April 2023\. The Council may extend the Contract following the Contract Period for further periods of time up to a maximum of 24 months in aggregate\. The Council shall give not less than 28 days written notice of an extension prior to the last day of the Contract period and for further extensions not less than 28 days written notice prior to the last day of the extended Contract\. The opportunity is available via The Chest online procurement portal reference - DN641224

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e797fa28-d920-4ee1-8be2-d51f12f5f3a1-587133)