Planning

Provision of Supported Living for People with a Learning Disability, Mental Health Problem, Autism or a Physical or Sensory Impairment

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

25 Jul 2025 at 14:14

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

23 May 2025 at 16:02

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council is in the planning phase of a public procurement process to commission a framework for the "Provision of Supported Living for People with a Learning Disability, Mental Health Problem, Autism or Physical/Sensory Impairment". This procurement is part of a program aimed at delivering social work services with accommodation within the Cumbria region (UKD1) of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is defined under the "light touch" regime, anticipated to start in April 2026, and is valued at approximately £90 million. The Council has initiated a market engagement exercise to solicit feedback from interested parties, with a deadline for the participation survey set for the end of December 2025. The process will be governed by a framework agreement, allowing for a controlled and predictable procurement environment.

This procurement presents a substantial business growth opportunity for companies operating within the health and social work services sectors, particularly those specialising in supported living services. With a focus on service provision for individuals with diverse needs, businesses that offer CQC-regulated care and support stand to benefit significantly. The tender process is particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs aiming to establish or expand their market presence within sub-central government contracts. The planned start of the contract in April 2026 provides ample time for companies to prepare comprehensive proposals. Engaging in the initial market study also offers businesses an avenue to influence the final tender specifications, tailoring services to specific regional needs within Cumberland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Supported Living for People with a Learning Disability, Mental Health Problem, Autism or a Physical or Sensory Impairment

Notice Description

Cumberland Council is commissioning a replacement for the current Framework for Supported Living for people with a learning disability, mental health problem, autism or physical/sensory impairment. It is envisioned that new contracts will start April 2026. As part of the Commissioning process the Council is keen to hear the views of Care and Support Providers, Housing Providers and Developers who are interested in delivering services within Cumberland. To start the engagement process, the Council would welcome feedback within the two short surveys that can be accessed in the links below.

Planning Information

To start the engagement process, the Council would welcome feedback within the two short surveys that can be accessed in the links below. Survey for Care and Support providers https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=fgdLrFinxUuUZTXBkgB3BFlDsRqoNHFNkBXoZ5xShK1UQTNBR0hQUDlGWkdJV0tBS042UTZQNFRWUS4u Survey for Housing Providers and Developers https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=fgdLrFinxUuUZTXBkgB3BFlDsRqoNHFNkBXoZ5xShK1UNU9ENFoyQUVWNDhCS1VCQVk2TlVDOUdSRy4u

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0524bc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043216-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£90,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CUMBERLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
peopleprocurement@cumbria.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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