PROVISION OF SOCIAL CARE SERVICES IN HMP HAVERIGG
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Cumberland Council has awarded a contract for the provision of social care services in HMP Haverigg, located in Cumbria, UK, under the procurement stage marked as "award" and "contract." The contract commenced on 1st November 2025 and will run until 31st October 2026, with the possibility of a one-year extension contingent on achieving required outcomes and funding availability. The procurement process utilised an open competition method, adhering to the 'light-touch' regime, with the entirety of the contract valued at a gross amount of £127,700.
This initiative aims to deliver high-quality social care services to adult male prisoners with Care Act Eligible needs, promoting independence and recovery as part of an integrated health and social care service. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specializing in health and social work services, particularly those with capabilities in supporting vulnerable populations in institutional settings. Companies such as large scale social enterprises or VCSEs with a robust background in delivering personalised social care solutions would be well-suited to compete.
Given the expected increase in HMP Haverigg’s capacity, businesses capable of scaling their operations and managing a guaranteed minimum of 1000 care hours annually, with a focus on quality and social value, are positioned to achieve significant growth through this contract.
Cumberland Council have commissioned a provider to deliver Social Care Services within HMP Haverigg to support customers (male adult prisoners) with Care Act Eligible need with a focus on delivery of high quality care and support that meets the customers care needs, whilst promoting recovery and independence. The aims of the HMP Haverigg Care and Support Service provision are as follows: a. To work in a personalised way to deliver a social care provision service in HMP Haverigg, Cumbria, which fulfils the responsibilities of Cumberland Council under the Care Act 2014 to provide Adult Prisoners with social care support, and related information and advice. b.
To recognise and identify customers who experience substantial difficulty in understanding, retaining, using, or communicating information, and refer to and secure advocacy services. c. To provide quality personal social care services to those Adult Prisoners who meet the eligibility criteria as part of an integrated health and social care service at the Prison. d. To provide Adult Prisoners with access to services at the establishment which support them to remain living as independently as possible for as long as possible, whilst in HMP Haverigg and in preparation for resettlement, including giving advice on available options and providing aids and equipment using the locally agreed procedures.
There is the potential for a contract extension of one 12-month period, depending on both the success in achieving the required outcomes and availability of further funding
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The contract period is one year.
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