Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Cumbria County Council
Cumbria House, 107 - 117 Botchergate
Carlisle
CA1 1RD
Contact
Ms Allison Paterson
allison.paterson@cumbria.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 7867201769
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKD1 - Cumbria
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
All Age Carers Service - Cumberland Council
Reference number
DN635634
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Supplier shall deliver improved outcomes through the pro-active identification of Carers; Assessment of needs; production of Support Plans; Review of the Support Plan; and provision of support for All Age Carers in Cumberland.
The Service is part of a whole system approach to the delivery of services, and as such requires agencies to collaborate to provide early intervention, prevent and delay Carers from needing health and social care intervention, aiming to improve the health and wellbeing of Carers and their families.
We and our system partners are committed to:
• Safeguard children and support families and schools so that all children in Cumberland can grow up in a safe environment, and can fulfil their potential
• Support older, disabled and vulnerable people to live independent and healthy lives
• Enable communities to help shape their local services, promote health and wellbeing and support those in poverty
This specification focuses on:
• Integration of services for Carers through a Whole Family approach that coordinates and improves awareness and access to local support, building and promoting existing networks for Adult Carers and Young Carers across Cumberland.
• Delivering a collaborative, strong partnership and Whole System approach to ensure improved pathways and outcomes for Carers in Cumberland.
• Supporting the development of innovative solutions to best meet the needs of All Age Carers living in Cumberland.
• The needs and rights of the Carer in their own right, taking a holistic view during assessment and support planning, with a focus on the impact and support for the Whole Family or others in the Carer’s support network.
• Empowering Carers to achieve improved quality of life and health and wellbeing outcomes and to build resilience to have a strong voice is at the heart of the service’s design, delivery and evaluation.
• Providing a high quality and effective, point of access to Carers offering a range of diverse services to meet their needs.
• Maximising the impact and effect of value the provider can bring.
• Providing Carers with the skills and knowledge to support their Caring role.
The Authority is flexible in its approach to service delivery, always seeking solutions that will offer quality and value for money and working with delivery partners who share its values and commitment to the success of the All Age Carers service.
Please note that Cumbria is currently undergoing a Local Government Reorganisation. Government has announced that Cumbria County Council and the six district councils are to be replaced by two unitary authorities with effect from 01 April 2023. This Framework Agreement is for use by the Contracting Authorities identified in the contract notice and any successor council as defined in The Local Government (Structural Changes) (Transfer of Functions, Property, Rights and Liabilities) Regulations 2008 to those Contracting Authorities.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £2,070,000
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD1 - Cumbria
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Supplier shall deliver improved outcomes through the pro-active identification of Carers; Assessment of needs; production of Support Plans; Review of the Support Plan; and provision of support for All Age Carers in Cumberland.
The Service is part of a whole system approach to the delivery of services, and as such requires agencies to collaborate to provide early intervention, prevent and delay Carers from needing health and social care intervention, aiming to improve the health and wellbeing of Carers and their families.
We and our system partners are committed to:
• Safeguard children and support families and schools so that all children in Cumberland can grow up in a safe environment, and can fulfil their potential
• Support older, disabled and vulnerable people to live independent and healthy lives
• Enable communities to help shape their local services, promote health and wellbeing and support those in poverty
This specification focuses on:
• Integration of services for Carers through a Whole Family approach that coordinates and improves awareness and access to local support, building and promoting existing networks for Adult Carers and Young Carers across Cumberland.
• Delivering a collaborative, strong partnership and Whole System approach to ensure improved pathways and outcomes for Carers in Cumberland.
• Supporting the development of innovative solutions to best meet the needs of All Age Carers living in Cumberland.
• The needs and rights of the Carer in their own right, taking a holistic view during assessment and support planning, with a focus on the impact and support for the Whole Family or others in the Carer’s support network.
• Empowering Carers to achieve improved quality of life and health and wellbeing outcomes and to build resilience to have a strong voice is at the heart of the service’s design, delivery and evaluation.
• Providing a high quality and effective, point of access to Carers offering a range of diverse services to meet their needs.
• Maximising the impact and effect of value the provider can bring.
• Providing Carers with the skills and knowledge to support their Caring role.
The Authority is flexible in its approach to service delivery, always seeking solutions that will offer quality and value for money and working with delivery partners who share its values and commitment to the success of the All Age Carers service.
Please note that Cumbria is currently undergoing a Local Government Reorganisation. Government has announced that Cumbria County Council and the six district councils are to be replaced by two unitary authorities with effect from 01 April 2023. This Framework Agreement is for use by the Contracting Authorities identified in the contract notice and any successor council as defined in The Local Government (Structural Changes) (Transfer of Functions, Property, Rights and Liabilities) Regulations 2008 to those Contracting Authorities.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
It will run for 2 years with one optional extension period of 6 months
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2022/S 000-027677
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
11 January 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Carers Support Cumbria
Suite 7F, Lakeland Business Park
Cockermouth
CA13 0QT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD1 - Cumbria
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £2,070,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Her Majesty's Court Service
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom