--- title: "Stroke Support Services for Stroke Survivors & Carers of Stroke Survivors" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ac6245ed-6160-4530-807a-66f3a2b27ffe" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ac6245ed-6160-4530-807a-66f3a2b27ffe" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ac6245ed-6160-4530-807a-66f3a2b27ffe.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ac6245ed-6160-4530-807a-66f3a2b27ffe.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2020-12-17" --- # Stroke Support Services for Stroke Survivors & Carers of Stroke Survivors Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ac6245ed-6160-4530-807a-66f3a2b27ffe [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ac6245ed-6160-4530-807a-66f3a2b27ffe) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ac6245ed-6160-4530-807a-66f3a2b27ffe.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Cumbria County Council, seeking bids for "Stroke Support Services for Stroke Survivors & Carers of Stroke Survivors". This is classified under Health and Social Work Services, with a focus on delivering person-centred support across the North West of the United Kingdom. The open procurement method is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 22 January 2021. The contract is intended to commence on 1 April 2021 and will last until 31 March 2022, with a total estimated value of £137,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the health and social care sector, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Companies that offer innovative support services, community engagement initiatives, or capabilities in managing information and advice for stroke survivors and their carers will be well-positioned to compete. The overarching aim of the contract is to enhance the quality of life for stroke survivors through community-based activities, making it vital for bidders to demonstrate their commitment to high-quality, person-centred care and their ability to foster independence among service users. ## 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/10ac0e35-5f56-4832-aea1-bac0616c36e5 | | 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 | 17 Dec 2020 | | Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £137,000 | | 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 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 17 Dec 2020 at 11:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10ac0e35-5f56-4832-aea1-bac0616c36e5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10ac0e35-5f56-4832-aea1-bac0616c36e5 17th December 2020 - 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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