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title: "Provision of a Cumbria Telecare & Assistive Technology Service"
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# Provision of a Cumbria Telecare & Assistive Technology Service

Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-93f0aa31-09e8-4e3a-a21e-3d6438177629

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## Summary

The Cumbria County Council is seeking suppliers for the provision of a Cumbria Telecare & Assistive Technology Service through a selective procurement method, classified under health and social work services. This contract, worth £3,200,000, aims to support adults aged 18 and over, along with their carers, by addressing preventative or assessed needs as stipulated in the Care Act 2014. The award was officially recognised on 16 August 2016, with the contract period starting in October 2016 and concluding in September 2020. The service is to be delivered across the North West of England, with the tender process having concluded on 19 May 2016.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly those specialising in telecare and assistive technologies. Companies focusing on innovative solutions and support services for adults with care needs would be well-positioned to compete. The involvement of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) is encouraged, allowing them to tap into the growing market for care services driven by an increasing demand for support for vulnerable adults.

## Notice

Contract Finder Award Notice regarding a countywide Telecare and Assistive Technology (AT) service including a carers contingency service. The service will be provided to adults (aged 18 and over) and their carers referred to the Provider by and through the Council. These adults will have preventative needs or assessed eligible needs under the Care Act 2014. In addition, the service includes responsibilities for information, advice and promotion which will be delivered to a wider range of audiences including but not limited to the public, customers and their carers, Council staff and professionals from other agencies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69ac71fa-2bf9-4dfe-a747-1b50cc380ccd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 19 May 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Aug 2016 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2016 - 30 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,200,000 |
| 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 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WEALDEN AND EASTBOURNE LIFELINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 4 Jan 2017 at 15:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69ac71fa-2bf9-4dfe-a747-1b50cc380ccd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69ac71fa-2bf9-4dfe-a747-1b50cc380ccd
  4th January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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