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title: "Direct Payment Support Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7ad54d08-755c-4023-a80a-88e71b8cb560"
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buyer: "CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Direct Payment Support Services

Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7ad54d08-755c-4023-a80a-88e71b8cb560

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Direct Payment Support Services," initiated by Cumbria County Council, is aimed at facilitating personalised care arrangements for parents and carers of children with disabilities. This open tender falls under the health and social work services industry category, with an estimated value of £365,795. The tender period ended on 16 January 2018, while the contract is scheduled to commence on 1 April 2018 and conclude on 31 March 2020. The service delivery region is located in the North West of England.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in providing care services, particularly those that can offer flexible support options for families. Companies that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as it encourages local service providers to deliver tailored care solutions that meet the specific needs of the families involved.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6758727-4a0f-436e-909a-1cf1ab3ce107 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £365,795 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £365,795 |
| 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 | DISABILITY ASSOCIATION CARLISLE AND EDEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2018 at 15:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6758727-4a0f-436e-909a-1cf1ab3ce107

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6758727-4a0f-436e-909a-1cf1ab3ce107
  7th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=50b58970-dfd9-e711-80e7-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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