Award

Family Autism Information Advice and Guidance Service

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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20 Dec 2024 at 11:59

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland and Furness Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a Family Autism Information Advice and Guidance Service to Carlisle Mencap. This procurement, categorised under Health and Social Work Services (CPV code 85000000), targets the region of England in the United Kingdom. The process utilised a restricted procurement method, encapsulated within the "selective" procurement method. The tender stage concluded on 16 December 2024, with the award being made on 20 December 2024. The service is set to commence on 1 February 2025 and will continue until 31 January 2026, with a total contract value of £57,420.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social services sector, specifically those focusing on autism support services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts, given the tender's SME suitability marking. The awarded contract, designed to support families with autism, underscores the commitment to social value and the fulfilment of statutory requirements under various Children Acts and public service regulations. By securing such contracts, businesses can expand their portfolio, establish credibility, and contribute positively to public health and social care outcomes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Family Autism Information Advice and Guidance Service

Notice Description

The Family Autism Information Advice and Guidance Service is not a statutory service. Statutory requirements of the Council in part addressed by this specification includes but is not limited to, the Child Poverty Act, Children Act, 1989, 2004 and 2006, Children and Families Bill, Localism Act 2011 (The Right to Challenge), Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 and the Equality Act 2010. The Local Authority must consider if a young person is a child in need or at risk of harm under the 1989 Children Act and 2004 Children Act and it has a duty to provide a range of services to support them to ensure safety and a reasonable standard of health and development. The Provider shall take account of Article 12 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child; Article 10 of the Human Rights Act 1998 and the Children's Act 1989 - requiring local authorities to ascertain the 'wishes and feelings' of children and give due consideration (with regard to the child's age and understanding) to these when determining what services to provide, or what action to take.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa1558de-6321-4943-ac8a-6788b07e7f5e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£57,420 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£57,420 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Lisa Measures
Contact Email
lisa.measures@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1228226456

Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 4DQ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARLISLE MENCAP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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