Award

Hearing Service - Social Care

CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL

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30 Aug 2022 at 10:06

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cumbria County Council has awarded a contract for a Hearing Service - Social Care, aimed at d/Deaf and hard of hearing individuals in Cumbria. The contract value is £420,000 with a tender period ending on 25th July 2022. The service, comprising Specialist Equipment Support and Information, aims to support independence and inclusion within the community. The contract duration is from 1st September 2022 to 31st August 2024, and the successful bidder will be bid services.

This procurement opportunity by Cumbria County Council provides a chance for businesses to deliver specialist care services within the social work category. Companies with experience in health and social services, particularly those catering to d/Deaf and hard of hearing individuals, are well-suited to compete. The open procedure method allows a single provider to cater to both areas of Cumbria, ensuring continuity of service under the anticipated new council structure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hearing Service - Social Care

Notice Description

The successful bidder (Provider) will deliver the Hearing Service - Social Care to those people who are d/Deaf and hard of hearing (including those with a dual sensory loss); aged 18 years and over (or 16 years and over where a young person is being supported through transition between Children's and Adult's services); resident in Cumbria; and be eligible for support as defined in the Care Act 2014. People who are not Care Act eligible will be provided with assessment advice and signposting. The Service consists of two main elements: - Specialist Equipment Support (incorporating the Equipment Budget). - Specialist Information, Advice and Support. The aim of the Service is the provision of a 'one stop shop', to include a single point of access and outreach, for specialist equipment, information, advice and support for d/Deaf and hard of hearing people living across Cumbria. The key outcomes of the Service are to ensure that Service Users are: - Supported to maintain their independence, and inclusion and participation within their local community; - Given personalised information, advice and support to make informed choices in respect to their support, equipment or minor adaptation needs; - Provided with Equipment or Minor Adaptations that meet their assessed eligible needs, and maximise communication with others; - Supported to manage the use of any supplied Equipment; - Treated with dignity and respect. The Council is conducting a single procurement exercise for the award of two contracts; one contract for the area of Cumbria which will form Cumberland Council on 1st April 2023 and one contract for the area of Cumbria which will form Westmorland and Furness Council on 1st April 2023.This is in anticipated preparation for transition to the new Councils. More about Local Government Reorganisation is included in the section below. A list of the electoral wards that will form the new Local Authorities can be found at The Cumbria (Structural Changes) Order 2022 (legislation.gov.uk) and a map of wards can be found on https://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/election-maps/gb/ The Council is looking for a sole provider for both contracts (one for the Cumberland Area and one for the Westmorland & Furness area for the delivery of Hearing Service - Social Care. Bids for only one area will not be accepted. It is expected that each of the contracts will transfer to their respective new authority, though it should be noted that Cumbria County Council cannot give any confirmation of this at this stage.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdcad1ec-396f-4600-8250-9e001b534189
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£420,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£420,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Aug 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2024 2-3 years
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
CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RD
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
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
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BID SERVICES

Further Information

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