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PROVISION OF SPECIALIST OVERNIGHT SHORT BREAKS FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AT THE ELMS

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Jun 2025 at 13:27

Award Notice
Tender

28 Oct 2024 at 13:14

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council, located in Carlisle, England, has awarded a contract for the provision of specialist overnight short breaks for children with disabilities at The Elms. The procurement process followed an open procedure and falls under the industry category of social work services with accommodation. The contract was awarded to West House, a large-scale supplier, on 20th January 2025. It commences on 1st February 2025 and extends until 31st January 2028. The process began with the tendering stage, initiated on 28th October 2024, and concluded with the award stage. The contract's estimated total value, including two optional 12-month extensions, is £1,568,893.65, excluding VAT.

This opportunity represents a significant prospect for organisations involved in the delivery of social services, particularly those focused on child welfare and disability support. SMEs are encouraged to engage with this contract due to its open procurement method designed to ensure accessibility. While the primary award was to a larger organisation, smaller enterprises can benefit by forming partnerships or subcontracting. Furthermore, organisations focused on innovative care solutions or those expanding their geographical reach into the Northern England region could see this as a chance to enhance their portfolios and business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PROVISION OF SPECIALIST OVERNIGHT SHORT BREAKS FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AT THE ELMS

Notice Description

Cumberland council is procuring a contract for the provision of specialist overnight short breaks for children with disabilities for a term of up to three years. The overnight short breaks service aims to prevent family breakdown, ensure young people are safe, nurtured and achieving and to support positive outcomes for young people. Refer to the service specification (Schedule 2 of the Invitation to Tender) for further details. The council proposes to enter into the contract for an initial period of 12months with the successful Tenderer (Provider). The initial term is from 1st of February 2025 to 31st of January 2026. There are 2 optional extensions available of up to 12months each. Use of these optional extensions is at the absolute discretion of the council. If all three of the optional extensions are used, the Contract will end on 31st January 2028 The estimated total value of the Contract for the initial term is PS498,877, excluding VAT. The estimated total value of the Contract for the initial term plus the two (2) twelve (12) months optional extensions is PS1,568,893.65 excluding VAT. Details of expenditure and extension periods are indicative only. Any extension periods will be confirmed with the contract provider. For further details, and to access the tender documents, including the service specification, please use the council's online procurement portal The Chest - https://www.the-chest.org.uk Registration on The Chest is free of charge. All bids must be received electronically via The Chest by the closing date stated in the Invitation to Tender (ITT). Any clarifications you have about the tender must be sent via messaging on the chest by the closing date stated in the ITT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-35bc620a-b339-4637-960d-58c534e942ac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23a38660-df8d-4e0f-8c2f-353b454c39e8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,568,893 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,568,893 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CUMBERLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RD
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WEST HOUSE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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