Tender

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

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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Tender

28 Oct 2024 at 12:51

Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council is conducting an open procedure under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 to procure specialist overnight short break services for children with disabilities at The Elms. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with important dates including the end of the tender period on 22 November 2024 and the contract commencing on 1 February 2025. The contract is initially set for 12 months, with up to two optional 12-month extensions, potentially concluding on 31 January 2028. Located in the UKD1 region, the contract is valued at approximately £1,568,893 excluding VAT, should all extensions be utilised. The primary focus is on social work services with accommodation, with quality, social value, and price being the award criteria.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social care and accommodation services, particularly those experienced in providing support to children with disabilities. Suppliers have the chance to secure a long-term contract, fostering stable growth and enhancing their portfolio. The open procurement process encourages a competitive landscape, allowing SMEs and larger providers to showcase their capabilities. Businesses equipped to deliver high-quality, nurturing environments for children to ensure safety, development, and family support are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

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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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council is conducting the procurement using the open procedure in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR15) for the purpose of procuring the services described in the Specification. Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents.

Renewal: The council proposes to enter into the contract for an initial period of 12months with the successful tenderer(Service 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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b1d1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034849-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CUMBERLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Sunday Oguntonade
Contact Email
sunday.oguntonade@cumbria.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7795546733

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
TLD1 Cumbria

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

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