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Framework for the Provision of Day Opportunities for Adults in Cumberland

Cumberland Council

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14 Oct 2025 at 10:58

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24 Apr 2025 at 09:12

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24 Jan 2025 at 13:48

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04 Nov 2024 at 14:47

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Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council is conducting an open procurement process for a framework titled "Framework for the Provision of Day Opportunities for Adults in Cumberland," classified under the health and social work services sector (CPV code 85000000). The framework aims to support disabled and older adults in Cumberland by facilitating skill development, preventing social isolation, and providing breaks for unpaid carers. This procurement, managed by Ms. Allison Paterson at Cumberland Council, is in the tender update stage with the latest update on 14 October 2025. The framework, estimated at £15.16 million for its initial three-year span extending from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028, may include two additional 12-month extensions, potentially completing by 31 March 2030.

This framework presents a substantial opportunity for businesses within the health and social services sector to expand by providing personalised adult care. The framework structure includes several lots: buildings-based opportunities, home and community outreach, and bespoke mini-competitions, allowing providers to engage in multiple service offerings. SMEs in particular, such as Carlisle Mencap and iCan Wellbeing Group CIO, have already been successful suppliers, indicating encouragement for smaller organisations to participate. Providers with existing or ready-to-launch services are particularly well-suited to compete, given the council’s stipulation for tangible, operable services at the framework's inception. Newly interested providers can submit bids anytime during the initial term, promoting continuous involvement and business growth opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for the Provision of Day Opportunities for Adults in Cumberland

Notice Description

The Council has procured a Framework for the Provision of Day Opportunities for Adults in Cumberland. The Care Act 2014 requires councils to provide services which enable a shift towards more personalised care and support. In providing services for adults who meet Care Act eligibility criteria, the Council must have regard to the need to promote individuals' well-being, including physical and mental health, emotional wellbeing, participation in work, education, recreation, and social and economic wellbeing.

Lot Information

Lot 1a

Lot 1a Buildings based Day Opportunities. Providers can submit bids for more than one Day Opportunity. A Provider who wishes to do this must complete and submit a separate bid for each opportunity as they will be scored individually. Please ensure you submit bids under the relevant Lot. Any Framework Agreement awarded will be done so on the basis that the tenderer has met the minimum overall score of 60% across the Quality/Price/Social Value questions. Please note that a bid receiving a score of zero on any one of the scored questions will be disqualified. The Award Criteria are: 60% quality / 20% price / 20% social value.

Renewal: There are TWO optional extensions of 12 months each. These optional extensions are at the absolute discretion of the Council. If these optional extensions are used, the framework will end on 31st March 2030. If the extensions are not used the framework will end on 31st March 2028.

Lot 1b

Lot 1b: Buildings based Day Opportunities with Transport. Providers can submit bids for more than one Day Opportunity. A Provider who wishes to do this must complete and submit a separate bid for each opportunity as they will be scored individually. Please ensure you submit bids under the relevant Lot. Any Framework Agreement awarded will be done so on the basis that the tenderer has met the minimum overall score of 60% across the Quality/Price/Social Value questions. Please note that a bid receiving a score of zero on any one of the scored questions will be disqualified. The Award Criteria are: 60% quality / 20% price / 20% social value. The transport information is mandatory but not scored for this lot, please see relevant bid documents for further details.

Renewal: There are TWO optional extensions of 12 months each. These optional extensions are at the absolute discretion of the Council. If these optional extensions are used, the framework will end on 31st March 2030. If the extensions are not used the framework will end on 31st March 2028.

Lot 2a

Lot 2a: Home and Community Outreach. Providers can submit bids for more than one Day Opportunity. A Provider who wishes to do this must complete and submit a separate bid for each opportunity as they will be scored individually. Please ensure you submit bids under the relevant Lot. Any Framework Agreement awarded will be done so on the basis that the tenderer has met the minimum overall score of 60% across the Quality/Price/Social Value questions. Please note that a bid receiving a score of zero on any one of the scored questions will be disqualified. The Award Criteria are: 60% quality / 20% price / 20% social value.

Renewal: There are TWO optional extensions of 12 months each. These optional extensions are at the absolute discretion of the Council. If these optional extensions are used, the framework will end on 31st March 2030. If the extensions are not used the framework will end on 31st March 2028.

Lot 2b

Lot 2b: Home and Community Outreach with Transport. Providers can submit bids for more than one Day Opportunity. A Provider who wishes to do this must complete and submit a separate bid for each opportunity as they will be scored individually. Please ensure you submit bids under the relevant Lot. Any Framework Agreement awarded will be done so on the basis that the tenderer has met the minimum overall score of 60% across the Quality/Price/Social Value questions. Please note that a bid receiving a score of zero on any one of the scored questions will be disqualified. The Award Criteria are: 60% quality / 20% price / 20% social value. The transport information is mandatory but not scored for this lot, please see relevant bid documents for further details.

Renewal: There are TWO optional extensions of 12 months each. These optional extensions are at the absolute discretion of the Council. If these optional extensions are used, the framework will end on 31st March 2030. If the extensions are not used the framework will end on 31st March 2028.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b3c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065077-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
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
£26,600,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Postcode Area
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, TLD3 Greater Manchester
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
14
Supplier Names

CUMBRIA CEREBRAL PALSY

Carlisle Mencap

Chrysalis Cumbria Ltd

Cumberland Occupational Social Centre

Humankind Charity

People First Independent Advocacy

Prism Arts

R & R Day Services Limited

Right2work CIC

The Glenmore Trust

The Laurie Brewis Trust

Triple A Project (All About Autism)

West Cumbria Care & Support

iCan Wellbeing Group CIO

Further Information

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