Cumbria County Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Provision of Direct Payment Support Services for Children's Services by Cumbria County Council

Awarded 31 Mar 2023

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Awarded31 Mar 2023
Value£240,000.00
SupplierPeople First Independent Advocacy
AgencyCumbria County Council
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 2y 7mo ago1y term
Awarded 31 Mar 2023Expired 31 Mar 2024

About

Cumbria County Council awarded a contract to People First Independent Advocacy for Direct Payment Support Services related to children's services under Section 17A of the Children's Act 1989.

The contract, valued at £240,000, involves supporting families with disabled children and disabled 16 and 17-year-olds to receive Direct Payments, enabling them to choose alternative employment, education, and leisure activities to meet assessed needs, often by employing personal assistants.

The contract was separated into two lots covering the geographical footprints of the new unitary authorities following Cumbria's local government reorganisation, with Cumbria County Council entitled to novate or transfer the contract to successor councils.

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