Cumberland Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Provision of Healthwatch Cumberland Service by People First

Awarded 31 May 2024

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Awarded31 May 2024
Value£945,000.00
SupplierPeople First
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Expires in 2y 7mo5y term, 49% elapsed
Awarded 31 May 2024Expires 30 May 2029

Cumberland Council awarded a contract to People First for the provision of the Healthwatch Cumberland Service, covering the areas of Carlisle, Allerdale, and Copeland.

The service acts as an independent champion for the views of health and social care service users, aiming to improve health services and ensure stakeholders collaborate to shape and enhance care.

The initial contract term was 3 years, with two optional 12-month extensions, and the estimated maximum total value including extensions was £945,000.

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