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# Family Autism Information Advice and Guidance Service

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3b82c708-54cb-4e70-8a95-959565899e31

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## Summary

Westmorland and Furness Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a Family Autism Information Advice and Guidance Service to Carlisle Mencap. This procurement, categorised under Health and Social Work Services (CPV code 85000000), targets the region of England in the United Kingdom. The process utilised a restricted procurement method, encapsulated within the "selective" procurement method. The tender stage concluded on 16 December 2024, with the award being made on 20 December 2024. The service is set to commence on 1 February 2025 and will continue until 31 January 2026, with a total contract value of £57,420.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social services sector, specifically those focusing on autism support services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts, given the tender's SME suitability marking. The awarded contract, designed to support families with autism, underscores the commitment to social value and the fulfilment of statutory requirements under various Children Acts and public service regulations. By securing such contracts, businesses can expand their portfolio, establish credibility, and contribute positively to public health and social care outcomes.

## Notice

The Family Autism Information Advice and Guidance Service is not a statutory service. Statutory requirements of the Council in part addressed by this specification includes but is not limited to, the Child Poverty Act, Children Act, 1989, 2004 and 2006, Children and Families Bill, Localism Act 2011 (The Right to Challenge), Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 and the Equality Act 2010. The Local Authority must consider if a young person is a child in need or at risk of harm under the 1989 Children Act and 2004 Children Act and it has a duty to provide a range of services to support them to ensure safety and a reasonable standard of health and development. The Provider shall take account of Article 12 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child; Article 10 of the Human Rights Act 1998 and the Children's Act 1989 - requiring local authorities to ascertain the 'wishes and feelings' of children and give due consideration (with regard to the child's age and understanding) to these when determining what services to provide, or what action to take.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa1558de-6321-4943-ac8a-6788b07e7f5e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £57,420 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £57,420 |
| 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 | WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL |
| Locality | KENDAL |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA9 4DQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness |
| Local authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Electoral ward | Kendal Strickland and Fell |
| Westminster constituency | Westmorland and Lonsdale |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CARLISLE MENCAP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2024 at 11:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa1558de-6321-4943-ac8a-6788b07e7f5e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa1558de-6321-4943-ac8a-6788b07e7f5e
  20th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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