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title: "Stroke Support Services for Stroke Survivors and Carers of Stroke Survivors"
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# Stroke Support Services for Stroke Survivors and Carers of Stroke Survivors

Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1cfbf9b2-23a8-423e-b92c-5cf80f7f2e22

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Cumbria County Council seeking providers for "Stroke Support Services for Stroke Survivors and Carers of Stroke Survivors." This procurement falls under the health and social work services category and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £130,000, has been awarded following an open procurement procedure. The contract period commences on 1st April 2019 and concludes on 31st March 2021, with the tender period having closed on 6th February 2019.

This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in health and social care services. Businesses that can provide person-centred support and create local community assets, such as peer support groups, are well-positioned to compete in this field. The focus on improving health outcomes and promoting independence for stroke survivors will attract organisations skilled in delivering high-quality, flexible, and community-based services.

## Notice

The Provider shall deliver information and advice service and a service which directly provides support for Stroke Survivors and Carers of Stroke Survivors across Cumbria. The service shall be a person-centred Service which builds support around the Service User and/or Carer and provides maximum choice, control and flexibility in the way support is received regardless of the setting whilst maintaining Service Users/Carers dignity and respect. The Provider should promote the establishment of self-sustaining peer support groups and support the development of community assets to support Stroke Survivors and carers of Stroke Survivors. The Provider should ensure it has a full understanding of what is available locally within communities and ensure it makes effective use of these opportunities. The vision is to make a positive difference to peoples' lives through delivering and developing community based activities that focus on prevention, recovery and supporting the promotion of independence. This should be achieved through early intervention and ensuring people are well informed to what options are available to them. This should support the need for long term care services and reduce unnecessary hospital admissions. The service must be of high quality, safe, support best practise, and provide value for money that meets the quality outcomes and safeguarding responsibilities of the Council. For Stroke Survivors and Carers of Stroke Survivors this shall mean that they are supported to: a) Live independently within their community, leading a full and active life; b) Improve and maintain health and wellbeing; c) Exercise maximum choice and control over their own life; d) Benefit from raised profile and awareness of the needs of Stroke Survivors and their Carers e) To be better informed through the provision of information, advice and support; f) Participate as active and equal citizens, both economically and socially; g) Have the best quality of life and wellbeing, irrespective of illness or disability; h) Prevent, delay and reduce the need for care and support; and i) Retain maximum dignity and respect.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d13c6814-6191-4141-8e01-62e92966c6ce |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £130,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £130,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 1RZ |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE STROKE ASSOCIATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2019 at 10:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d13c6814-6191-4141-8e01-62e92966c6ce
- 16 Jan 2019 at 16:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3426282-ee1d-4a07-9b94-0f8261f97dc9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d13c6814-6191-4141-8e01-62e92966c6ce
  11th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3426282-ee1d-4a07-9b94-0f8261f97dc9
  16th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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