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Direct Payment Support Services

CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL

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16 Mar 2023 at 10:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cumbria County Council has completed the procurement process for "Direct Payment Support Services" in the Health and social work services category. The contract, worth £480,000, is now active, with a tender period ending on October 25, 2022, and a contract period starting on April 1, 2023, and ending on March 31, 2024. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract has been awarded to People First Independent Advocacy. The location for this opportunity is in Carlisle, United Kingdom.

This tender for Direct Payment Support Services by Cumbria County Council presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs, in the health and social work services industry. Companies well-suited to compete are those offering advocacy and support services for children and families, with a focus on personalised care solutions. The successful bidder, People First Independent Advocacy, exemplifies the potential for SMEs to secure contracts with local authorities and contribute to the welfare of communities in Cumbria.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Direct Payment Support Services

Notice Description

Section 17A of the Children's Act 1989, inserted by the Health and Social Care Act 2001, gave councils a duty to offer Direct Payments for children's services. In making Direct Payments under section 17A of the 1989 Act, councils are subject to the general duty provided by Part 3 of that Act to safeguard and promote the welfare of children in need, and to promote their upbringing by their families when making these payments, in exactly the same way as when providing direct services. The power to make Direct Payments to people with parental responsibility for disabled children and to disabled 16 and 17-year-olds was created by the Carers and Disabled Children Act 2000. If the Local Authority assesses a child or young person requires support to meet identified needs, these needs will be identified on a plan along with an identification of the services that can meet these needs. If families do not want to use services directly provided or commissioned by the Authority, they have the option of receiving the support by Direct Payments instead. A Direct Payment affords a family the flexibility to look beyond 'off-the-peg' service solutions provided by the Authority and choose from a range of alternative employment, education and leisure activities to meet their child's assessed needs. In many cases, the Direct Payment is used to employ a personal assistant to enable a child to access these activities. Cumbria is currently undergoing a local government reorganisation and Government has announced that Cumbria County Council is to be replaced by two unitary authorities with effect form 01 April 2023. Cumbria County Council shall be entitled to novate/transfer the Contract(s) to any successor council as defined in The Local Government (Structural Changes) (Transfer of Functions, Property, Rights and Liabilities) Regulations 2008. The contract has been separated into two specific Lots which cover the geographical footprints of the new authorities - Lot 1 Cumberland and Lot 2 Westmorland and Furness. It is anticipated that contract novation/transfer will occur in accordance with these lots.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02f0a7b9-4c30-47dc-b688-bba59674327a
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
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
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 1-2 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
Allison Paterson
Contact Email
allison.paterson@cumbria.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7867201769

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PEOPLE FIRST INDEPENDENT ADVOCACY

Further Information

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