{ "tag": [ "compiled" ], "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-04ef94-2025-09-04T15:08:56+01:00", "date": "2025-09-04T15:08:56+01:00", "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-04ef94", "initiationType": "tender", "parties": [ { "id": "GB-PPON-PJGX-9191-DYLV", "name": "Cumberland Council", "identifier": { "scheme": "GB-PPON", "id": "PJGX-9191-DYLV" }, "address": { "streetAddress": "Cumbria House, 107-117 Botchergate", "locality": "Carlisle", "postalCode": "CA1 1RD", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom", "region": "UKD12" }, "contactPoint": { "email": "peopleprocurement@cumbrerland.gov.uk" }, "roles": [ "buyer" ], "details": { "classifications": [ { "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE", "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment", "description": "Public authority - sub-central government" } ] } }, { "id": "GB-COH-01068186", "name": "FAMILY ACTION", "identifier": { "scheme": "GB-COH", "id": "01068186" }, "additionalIdentifiers": [ { "scheme": "GB-PPON", "id": "PGQG-3268-XDMX" } ], "address": { "streetAddress": "34 Wharf Road", "locality": "London", "postalCode": "N1 7GR", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom", "region": "UKI41" }, "contactPoint": { "email": "bdt@family-action.org.uk" }, "roles": [ "supplier" ], "details": { "url": "http://www.family-action.org.uk", "scale": "large", "vcse": false, "publicServiceMissionOrganization": false, "shelteredWorkshop": false } }, { "id": "GB-COH-05438407", "name": "PEOPLE FIRST INDEPENDENT ADVOCACY", "identifier": { "scheme": "GB-COH", "id": "05438407" }, "additionalIdentifiers": [ { "scheme": "GB-PPON", "id": "PDBV-9653-DJVX" } ], "address": { "streetAddress": "People First Conference Centre, Milbourne Street", "locality": "Carlisle", "postalCode": "CA2 5XB", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom", "region": "UKD12" }, "contactPoint": { "email": "bidwriting@wearepeoplefirst.co.uk" }, "roles": [ "supplier" ], "details": { "url": "https://wearepeoplefirst.co.uk/", "scale": "sme", "vcse": true, "publicServiceMissionOrganization": false, "shelteredWorkshop": false } }, { "id": "GB-COH-11896322", "name": "MOBILISE CARE LTD", "identifier": { "scheme": "GB-COH", "id": "11896322" }, "additionalIdentifiers": [ { "scheme": "GB-PPON", "id": "PRPR-1151-HGZG" } ], "address": { "streetAddress": "International House", "locality": "London", "postalCode": "N1 7SR", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom", "region": "UKI41" }, "contactPoint": { "email": "dawn@mobiliseonline.co.uk" }, "roles": [ "supplier" ], "details": { "url": "https://www.mobiliseonline.co.uk/", "scale": "sme", "vcse": false, "publicServiceMissionOrganization": false, "shelteredWorkshop": false } } ], "buyer": { "id": "GB-PPON-PJGX-9191-DYLV", "name": "Cumberland Council" }, "planning": { "milestones": [ { "id": "engagement", "type": "engagement", "description": "A Carers pre market engagement questionnaire to engage with providers re the Carers Support Service was sent out via the Council's e-procurement portal (The Chest). The questionnaire responses were to be used to inform the development of the future contract and service specification. This was sent out on 2nd January 2025 and responses were to be submitted by 2nd February 2025. A Cumberland Council Carers Contract Supplier Engagement Session will be held on 24th March 2025 from 10am until 12 noon on Microsoft Teams. The purpose of the session is to provide an overview of the Cumberland Carers Contract Agenda: 1. Overview of the tender and service specification - Joel Rasbash Commissioning Manager 2. Lot 1 Young Carers and Parent Carers - Guy Thompson - Project Officer, Children and Family Wellbeing 3. Lot 2 Adult Carers - Gemma Creighton - Best Interest Assessor - Adult Social Care and Housing 4. Lot 3 Digital Support - Joel Rasbash 5. Procurement process - Jacqui Sullivan / Allison Paterson (Procurement) 6. Supplier Questionnaire - Joel Rasbash 7. 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The maximum total value of the contract for the initial terms and the extensions of all three lots is PS4.337m but no guarantee is given as to the actual value of the contract. There are 3 Lots. Lot 1 Young Carers and Parent Carer Support (this will be for the provision of the functions set out in paragraph for Carers aged 18 and below, Parent Carers for children with disabilities, Transition Carer Assessments, family working with multi-generational carer family units); Lot 2 Adult Carers (this will be for the provision of the functions set out above for all Carers aged 18 plus or to work with the provider of Lot 1 in supporting the needs of any Adult Carers they are working with); and Lot 3 Digital Carer support (this is for the delivery of identification and self-help support including access to an online Carers Assessment being developed separate to this contract by the Council. The contracts for Lots 1 and 2 are anticipated to commence on 1 October 2025 and will continue for a period of 2 years until 31st September 2027, unless terminated in accordance with the Conditions of Contract. The contract for Lot 3 is anticipated to commence on 1 October 2025 and will continue for 1 year until 31st September 2026, unless terminated in accordance with the Conditions of Contract. There will be three contracts issued for Lots 1, 2 and 3. (The contract terms and conditions for Lots 1 and 2 are the same). There is the potential for two 12-month contract extensions for Lots 1 and 2, depending on both the success in achieving the required outcomes and availability of further funding which if used would terminate 31st September 2029. In the case of Lot 3, there is a potential for 3 contract extensions of 12 months, depending on both the success in achieving the required outcomes and availability of further funding. 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Use of these optional extensions are at the absolute discretion of the Council." } }, { "id": "2", "title": "Adult Carers", "description": "Carers have the same rights to assessment and support that are available to the cared for person. 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Use of these optional extensions are at the absolute discretion of the Council." } }, { "id": "3", "title": "Digital Carers Support", "description": "The Provider will be required to establish a set of digitally based support functions and activities that will interface with the services being commissioned under Lot 2.", "status": "complete", "value": { "amountGross": 260220, "amount": 216850, "currency": "GBP" }, "awardCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "quality", "name": "Quality", "numbers": [ { "number": 70, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "quality", "name": "Social Value", "numbers": [ { "number": 20, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "price", "name": "Price", "numbers": [ { "number": 10, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] } ] }, "suitability": { "sme": true, "vcse": true }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2025-10-01T00:00:00+01:00", "endDate": "2026-09-30T23:59:59+01:00", "maxExtentDate": "2029-09-30T23:59:59+01:00" }, "hasRenewal": true, "renewal": { "description": "There is the potential for three 12-month contract extensions for Lot 3, depending on both the success in achieving the required outcomes and availability of further funding which if used would terminate 30th September 2029. 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