Cumberland Council · Awarded contract

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Provision of Cumberland Advocacy Hub for Adults with Health and Social Care Needs

Awarded 01 Feb 2026

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Awarded01 Feb 2026

Value£1,564,933.00

SupplierPeople First

AgencyCumberland Council

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryPublic Services & Welfare

Expires in 2y 3mo3y term, 25% elapsed

Awarded 1 Feb 2026Expires 31 Jan 2029

About

Cumberland Council awarded a contract to People First for the Cumberland Advocacy Hub, a professional independent advocacy service for adults with health and social care needs.

The service meets the Council's statutory duties under the Care Act 2014, Health and Social Care Act 2012, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Mental Health Act 1983 through a single point of access.

It supports residents across all categories of need, including learning disabilities, mental health needs, acquired brain injury, physical and sensory impairment, and young people in transition to adult services, covering Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy, Care Act Advocacy, NHS Complaints, and Independent Mental Health Act Advocacy.

The contract has an initial term of 3 years with one optional 12-month extension at the Council's discretion.

The estimated maximum contract value over the three-year term plus the optional extension is £1,564,933 excluding VAT.

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