Scope
Description
Cumberland Council have commissioned a provider to deliver an advice and equipment service for people who are d/Deaf, hard of hearing or have dual sensory loss.
The service comprises four main elements:
• Information, advice and guidance
• Care Act assessments
• Equipment
• Prevention and deaf awareness training.
It will be available to all adults (and young people aged 16-17 in transition from adult social care to children's services) who are d/Deaf, hard of hearing or have dual sensory loss and are resident in Cumberland.
Referrals will come from the council, NHS, other public or third sector organisations, as well as from people themselves.
The maximum budget for this contract for the duration of the agreement ( initial term of 12 months with a potential extension of one up to 12-month period) is £170,150.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £141,791 excluding VAT
- £170,150 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
1 September 2025
Contract dates
- 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2026
- Possible extension to 31 August 2027
- 2 years
Description of possible extension:
There is one up to 12 month extension available.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
Contract locations
- UKD1 - Cumbria
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Light touch
Supplier
BID SERVICES
- Companies House: 03124204
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLGH-5495-JLZX
Deaf Cultural Centre, Ladywood Road
Birmingham
B16 8SZ
United Kingdom
Email: funding@bid.org.uk
Website: http://www.bid.org.uk
Region: UKG31 - Birmingham
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Cumberland Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJGX-9191-DYLV
Cumbria House, 107-117 Botchergate
Carlisle
CA1 1RD
United Kingdom
Region: UKD12 - East Cumbria
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government