Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Westmorland and Furness Council
South Lakeland House, Lowther Street
Kendal
LA9 4DQ
Contact
Mrs Alyson Delin
Alyson.Delin@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 7423749646
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKD1 - Cumbria
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/
Buyer's address
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Framework and Services Agreement for the Provision of Community Choices Services in Westmorland and Furness
Reference number
DN764299
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Care Act 2014 requires Councils to provide services which enable a shift towards more
personalised care and support. In providing services for Adults who meet Care Act eligibility
criteria, the Council must have regard to the need to promote individuals’ well-being,
including physical and mental health, emotional wellbeing, participation in work, education,
recreation, and social and economic wellbeing.
The Act further identifies that high-quality, personalised care and support can only be
achieved where there is a vibrant, responsive market of service providers. Duties are placed
on councils to commission a diverse and sustainable range of care and support providers
who continuously improve quality and choice, in order to meet the needs of people who need
care and support.
Community Choices (formerly day opportunities) play a key role in supporting disabled and
older people to maintain and develop new skills, prevent social isolation, support inclusion
and presence in their local communities and provide a break from caring and support for
unpaid carers ensuring they can continue to offer ongoing support. Through feedback from
service users, carers and stakeholders there is drive to move away from a predominantly
building based day opportunities approach in favour of a broad scope incorporating assets
which provide a range ‘community-based support’ choices including, but not limited to:
• Building based opportunities for those with the most complex support needs
• Short term enablement and skills development
• Centres providing a base for multiple activities with in-reach and outreach to the local
community
• Education / training
• Preparation for employment
Section six. Complementary information
six.6) Original notice reference
Notice number: 2025/S 000-006489
Section seven. Changes
seven.1.2) Text to be corrected in the original notice
Section number
II.1.1
Place of text to be modified
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Framework and Services Agreement for the Provision of Community Choices (previously Day Opportunities) in Westmorland and Furness
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Framework and Services Agreement for the Provision of Community Choices Services in Westmorland and Furness