Tender

The Provision of Direct Payment Support Services

CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

25 Nov 2021 at 15:41

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by Cumbria County Council for the tender titled "The Provision of Direct Payment Support Services". This procurement falls within the health and social work services category, taking place in England. The tender is currently in the active stage, having been published on 25th November 2021, with a submission deadline set for 6th January 2022. The total budget allocated for this contract is £353,000, which is intended to facilitate direct payments to parents and carers of children with disabilities, enabling them to arrange personalised care services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in care services. Businesses that are able to offer innovative solutions in personal care, support services, and flexible employment options for caregivers will find themselves well-positioned to compete. The provision of tailored services that promote independence and well-being for children with disabilities aligns with the Council's aim to enhance health and inclusion in the community, making it a meaningful tender for potential suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Direct Payment Support Services

Notice Description

The Council has a statutory duty under the Children's Act 1989, Section 17, to offer the option of direct payments to parents or carers with parental responsibility for Children with Disabilities. The Carers and Disabled Children's Act 2000 extended eligibility to include 16 and 17 year olds and those with parental responsibility for disabled children. This is detailed in Section 17 of the Children's Act 1989. Instead of directly providing services, the Council can now give payment (direct payments also known as personal budget) directly to parents/carers of children with disabilities to make their own care arrangements. Direct payments are made to parents/carers whose children with disabilities have been assessed by the Council as needing care and support services. This payment allows parents/carers to choose and organise care services that are appropriate and meet their needs. Some families will use the money to buy care from an agency or directly employ their own staff or members of their extended family to provide the care. The Council promotes improved health, independence and inclusion through the provision of care and support services which enable children with disabilities and their families to achieve as full and independent a life as possible.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a02832e1-d8e3-4a36-9818-6030d2a75503
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/197fd551-7db3-46a5-b7ed-b572d908ce11
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

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
£353,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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