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Contract to identify previously unidentified carers (funded by the Accelerated Reform Fund)

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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Award

27 Jun 2025 at 13:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Westmorland and Furness Council, involved the awarding of a contract titled "Contract to identify previously unidentified carers (funded by the Accelerated Reform Fund)." This project falls under the health and social work services category (CPV 85000000) and is geographically situated in the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 29th November 2024. The contract was subsequently awarded on 13th December 2024. It is currently at the award stage, with the contract period running from 1st January 2025 to 30th June 2025. The total contract value is £30,000, and the awarded supplier is Carer Support South Lakes.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations experienced in health and social work services. Companies that possess expertise in engaging with carers not currently active in statutory or voluntary support services would be well-positioned to deliver on this contract. Furthermore, the procurement allowed participation from SMEs and organisations with voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) credentials, making it particularly suitable for such entities looking to expand their reach and impact in the field of carer support services.

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Notice Title

Contract to identify previously unidentified carers (funded by the Accelerated Reform Fund)

Notice Description

The aim of this project is to identify Carers who are not currently engaged in statutory and/or voluntary sector Carer Support Services, and to improve their knowledge and understanding of Carers' rights and the support available to them.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b2c819e9-151d-4a5d-b39e-54eba71eb4d0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9bce577-2861-421d-854a-fdcd06983eef
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
SME, VCSE
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
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Alyson Delin
Contact Email
alyson.delin@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARER SUPPORT SOUTH LAKES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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