Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c82-2afe-73ae-b0a4-20a29ac3c81c/direct-payments-independent-living-support closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Direct Payments Independent Living Support [London Borough of Camden](https://tendernation.io/buyers/london-borough-of-camden) Estimated value £1,933,007 Published 30 Nov 2021 Deadline Closed 5 Jan 2022 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The London Borough of Camden ('the Council') is seeking to award a contract for the provision of the Direct Payments Independent Living Support service. This service has formerly been commissioned as a Direct Payment Support Service (DPSS), however this new contract will extend its focus beyond Direct Payments and have a greater emphasis on a strength-based approach that maximises opportunities for independent living by promoting community engagement and access to local activities. There will also be an emphasis on building skills for residents as employers and developing the personal assistant offer to increase access to employment for local people. The DPILS service will empower residents to live a healthy, independent life, by taking a strength-based approach with a community focus and will also support the local economy by promoting employment opportunities for personal assistants (PA). The contract will run for seven (7) years, commencing on 1 May 2022 with a break clause at the end of year four (4) with a maximum total budget over the contract period of £1,933,007. Any Tender with a tender price in excess of this budget of the Contract Term for the service will be rejected. Full details of the service requirements are set out in the Tender Documentation. ## CPV classification Health and social work services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/e465b8b1-15ba-4250-8eec-f3b6cb9fd0de) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile London Borough of Camden: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/london-borough-of-camden) [Sector More Health and social work tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/health-social-work) ## More tenders like this [COV - Coventry Advice Services Grant 2027 · Coventry City Council · 31 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a154e4-5d51-728e-9c2e-b0d3c880bc14/cov-coventry-advice-services-grant-2027) [Gastroenterologist services – Tähystystutkimukset (colonoskopia ja gastroskopia) SOITE · Sansia Oy · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-0b15-7339-9939-1b14de6c3eb3/finland-gastroenterologist-services-tahystystutkimukset-colonoskopia-ja-gas) [Social services – Garantie d'activité départementale · Departement de L'aude - CD11 · 22 days left · 10 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-21a4-7316-9f81-3a2021a97638/france-social-services-garantie-dactivite-departementale) [Health and social work services – DOA.2610.3.2026. Świadczenie usług opiekuńczych na rzecz mieszkanców Legnicy · Gmina Legnica · 14 days left · 2 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-6631-72be-8950-1447bd5131bd/poland-health-and-social-work-services-doa261032026-swiadczenie-uslug-op) [Ambulance services – Contratación de servicios de transporte sanitario terrestre mediante ambulancias Clase A Tipo B y Tipo C para las zonas de La Gomera, El Hierro, La Palma, Fuerteventura y Lanzarote. · Gerencia de Gestión de Servicios para la Salud y Seguridad en Canarias, S.A. · 30 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-ced3-712b-ad8d-dc313d6b63e4/spain-ambulance-services-contratacion-de-servicios-de-transporte-sanitario-t) [Social work services with accommodation – servizio DI gestione DI DUE comunità alloggio DI BASE PER persone CON patologia psichiatrica seguite DAL DSM dell’azienda ULSS 8 berica · Azienda ULSS n. 8 Berica · 39 days left · 27 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-94d4-735d-bc39-2d8b65976651/italy-social-work-services-with-accommodation-servizio-di-gestione-di-due-co)