--- title: "The Provision of Direct Payment Support Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a02832e1-d8e3-4a36-9818-6030d2a75503" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a02832e1-d8e3-4a36-9818-6030d2a75503" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a02832e1-d8e3-4a36-9818-6030d2a75503.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a02832e1-d8e3-4a36-9818-6030d2a75503.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-11-25" --- # The Provision of Direct Payment Support Services Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a02832e1-d8e3-4a36-9818-6030d2a75503 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a02832e1-d8e3-4a36-9818-6030d2a75503) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a02832e1-d8e3-4a36-9818-6030d2a75503.json) ## Summary The procurement process is initiated by Cumbria County Council for the tender titled "The Provision of Direct Payment Support Services". This procurement falls within the health and social work services category, taking place in England. The tender is currently in the active stage, having been published on 25th November 2021, with a submission deadline set for 6th January 2022. The total budget allocated for this contract is £353,000, which is intended to facilitate direct payments to parents and carers of children with disabilities, enabling them to arrange personalised care services. This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in care services. Businesses that are able to offer innovative solutions in personal care, support services, and flexible employment options for caregivers will find themselves well-positioned to compete. The provision of tailored services that promote independence and well-being for children with disabilities aligns with the Council's aim to enhance health and inclusion in the community, making it a meaningful tender for potential suppliers. ## 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 of the Children's Act 1989. 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. 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/197fd551-7db3-46a5-b7ed-b572d908ce11 | | 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 | 25 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £353,000 | | 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 | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 25 Nov 2021 at 15:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/197fd551-7db3-46a5-b7ed-b572d908ce11 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/197fd551-7db3-46a5-b7ed-b572d908ce11 25th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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