Award

Targeted Short Break Activities for Children with Disabilities - Open Framework

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

03 Jul 2025 at 09:29

Award

18 Dec 2024 at 09:35

Tender

23 Sep 2024 at 13:31

Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council has completed the procurement process for an Open Framework aimed at providing Targeted Short Break Activities for Children with Disabilities. The framework was conducted using the open procedure under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and covers health and social work services within multiple regions in the United Kingdom including North East, North West, and London, among others. The procurement, valued at an estimated £392,044.33 excluding VAT, stretches from 1st February 2025 to 31st May 2026. The final award notice was published on 3rd July 2025, with the framework initially published for tender on 23rd September 2024, and the tender period ended on 7th October 2024.

This contract offers significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as the framework has been designed with multiple lots, including Weekend and School Holiday Activities, and innovation-focused services. Large-scale service providers, as well as organisations specialising in specific needs, can benefit from competing in this framework. Businesses operating within the health and social work sector, particularly those capable of delivering tailored activities for children with special needs, will find this framework well-suited to grow their business impact across the vast regions covered. Providers like Carlisle Mencap and West House have already been engaged, exemplifying the opportunity diversity within this procurement.

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Notice Title

Targeted Short Break Activities for Children with Disabilities - Open Framework

Notice Description

Cumberland Council is advertising an Open Framework for providers to deliver Targeted Short Breaks for Children with Disabilities.\r The Council is conducting the procurement of this framework using the open procedure in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR) for the purpose of procuring the services described in the Service Specification.\r \r There are Five Lots - \r Lot 1: Weekend Activities\r Lot 2: School Holiday Activities\r Lot 3: School Holiday Activities in Cumberland Special Schools\r Lot 4: Activities based on Specific Needs\r Lot 5: Innovation\r \r The Council will seek to open the Framework to new applications as stated within the ITT.\r It shall be at the Council's sole discretion to open the Framework to new applications more or less frequently, and to decide how long the tender period is open for each time. The Council reserves the right to close the Framework to new applications if in the opinion of the Council there is good reason to do so. In the event the Council determines to exercise its discretion to close the Framework to new applications, it will notify its intention and the period which the Framework will be closed on Find a Tender.\r \r The estimated total value of the Framework for the 16 Months initial term is PS241,217.33 excluding VAT. The estimated total value for the initial term plus the one 12 month optional extension is PS392,044.33 excluding VAT. The Council does not guarantee any spend against this Framework Agreement.\r \r You must be registered on The Chest (https://www.the-chest.org.uk/) to access the tender documents. All bids must be received electronically via the Chest by the closing date stated in the ITT. Please read the ITT and its Schedules in full before submitting a tender. Any clarifications about the tender must be sent via messaging on the Chest by the closing date stated in the ITT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c18bc80b-9c01-4009-bfea-65b220f0058f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d45e2ec0-52ec-4dfc-9caf-712aa1c7eb8c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£392,044 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£392,044 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 May 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CUMBERLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Debbie Wilkinson
Contact Email
debbie.wilkinson@cumbria.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7500077967

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), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

CARLISLE MENCAP

ENDORPHINS GROUP

PEOPLE FIRST

SPORT WORKS

WEST HOUSE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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