Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c3b-83bb-7162-8951-437888c442f0/specialist-information-advice-support-service-for-deaf-and-hard-of-hearing-peo awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Specialist Information Advice & Support Service for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People [Cumbria County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/cumbria-county-council) Often single bidder Estimated value £100,000 Published 16 Oct 2018 Deadline Closed 6 Nov 2018 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Council is seeking to commission a Specialist Information Advice and Support Service for d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing People. The Service shall complement existing Council statutory duties delivered under The Care Act 2014, The Children and Families Act 2014 and the Equality Act 2010 (Specific Duties and Public Authorities) Regulations 2017, for people who are d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing, and their Carers, ordinarily resident and living in Cumbria. The Service comprises the provision of a One Stop Shop, to include a single point of access and outreach, for specialist information, advice and support for d/Deaf and hard of hearing people living across Cumbria, as to what is available and how to access this, and self-direct and/or support\* with referrals to statutory services and non-statutory community based support in line with the Councils statutory obligations. A Specialist Advice and Support Service contract has been delivered since 15/01/18 and is due to cease on 14/01/19. The scope of this service has been refined and the Service Specification should be referred to as provided within the ITT documents. ## CPV classification Health and social work services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/5602893a-4fc6-403a-ad89-4604ac616151) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. 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