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Lot 3 -The Care Act 2014 Assessment and Eligibility Determination

Cumberland Council

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07 Aug 2026 at 15:15

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Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council procured adult social care training services for staff involved in Care Act 2014 assessments and eligibility decisions. The requirement is a course for adult social care social workers, social care workers and other relevant staff. It covers the council’s duties under the Care Act, assessment and eligibility, strengths-based practice, carers’ rights, co-production, evidence-based decision-making, wellbeing and fluctuating needs. The work is classed as education and training services (CPV 80000000) and is delivered in England. This is a single requirement identified as Lot 3, focused on developing workforce capability rather than providing direct care or undertaking assessments on the council’s behalf. Businesses specialising in professional training for adult social care teams, statutory assessment practice or Care Act implementation would be relevant to this requirement.

The procurement has been completed and the contract was awarded through an open procedure. Bids had to be submitted by 26 June 2026 at 12:00. Cumberland Council awarded the contract to DevelopChange Ltd on 13 July 2026 for £50,000. The contract period runs from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2028. The tender was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and the requirement was categorised as a services contract. The award is active, with the selected supplier responsible for delivering the Care Act assessment and eligibility training described for Lot 3. The award value and contract period are stated for this lot and should not be treated as a wider programme total. The buyer is Cumberland Council, based in Carlisle.

This award demonstrates a defined demand for specialist workforce development within Cumberland Council’s adult social care service. A credible future competitor would need demonstrable expertise in the Care Act 2014, particularly assessment duties, eligibility determination, strengths-based practice, carers’ rights, co-production, wellbeing and evidence-based decisions. Training should be suitable for a mixed audience of social workers, social care workers and other staff involved in assessments, and should address fluctuating needs in a practical way. Relevant suppliers are likely to be specialist adult social care training providers, experienced practitioners, professional education organisations or small training businesses able to translate legislation and policy into effective staff learning. Evidence of delivering comparable training to public-sector or social care teams would strengthen credibility, alongside the capacity to support a council-wide workforce requirement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lot 3 -The Care Act 2014 Assessment and Eligibility Determination

Notice Description

Course to support Adult Social Care Social Workers, Social Care Workers and other staff who complete assessments to understand the Care Act 2014 duties, assessment and eligibility, including strengths-based practice, carers' rights, co-production, evidence-based decision-making, wellbeing, and fluctuating needs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cff2ae38-b353-410a-a614-62542b4850ba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3da5bb1-77f3-4dbb-a746-7a3a05f80923
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 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
Cumberland 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
Postcode Area
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

DevelopChange Ltd

Further Information

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