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title: "Direct Payment Support Services"
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# Direct Payment Support Services

Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0efa26a9-21f6-4bbd-b7e9-f34c81a2a0d7

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## Summary

Cumbria County Council is soliciting tenders for "Direct Payment Support Services" under the health and social work services category, classified as CPV 85000000. This procurement process is currently in the active tender stage and is being conducted through an open procedure, with submissions due by 12:00 on 4th February 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2021 and continue until 31st March 2022, with a total estimated value of £495,000. The service delivery is aimed at supporting families of children with disabilities in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialised in care services. Businesses that can provide tailored support services to families, including home care assistance and thereapeutic support for children with disabilities, will find this contract particularly relevant. The flexibility of direct payments allows these businesses to demonstrate innovation in service delivery, making them well-positioned to compete for this contract.

## Notice

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 in the Children's Act 1989. Direct Payments are made to parents/carers whose children with disabilities have been assessed by the Council as needing care and support services. 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. 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63c6d61c-1295-4cce-bd0c-eb5a6c2e86a1 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £495,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 1RD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2021 at 13:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63c6d61c-1295-4cce-bd0c-eb5a6c2e86a1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63c6d61c-1295-4cce-bd0c-eb5a6c2e86a1
  5th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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