Published date: 23 May 2019

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 5 June 2019

Contract summary

Industry

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

Location of contract

North West

Value of contract

£25,000

Procurement reference

CUM001-DN412011-21686493

Published date

23 May 2019

Closing date

5 June 2019

Contract start date

15 July 2019

Contract end date

14 July 2020

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

The aim of this enhanced Autism Support Project is to support Autistic Adults who have no learning disability to manage behaviours that challenge thereby reducing/preventing the need for the use of restrictive practices, inpatient services and out-of-area/residential placements. This project is intended to pilot enhanced community support for 20 adults with autism who do not have a learning disability. The project is being hosted by Cumbria County Council working in partnership with North Cumbria CCG and Cumbria Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and is funded by NHS England.


About the buyer

Contact name

Janet Smith

Address

Cumbria House
107 - 117 Botchergate
Carlisle
CA1 1RX
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 1900706916

Email

janet.smith@cumbria.gov.uk

Website

http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/