Planning

Adult Residential Short Breaks

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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Planning

05 Sep 2025 at 11:05

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council has initiated a procurement process for "Adult Residential Short Breaks" under the planning stage, as part of their ongoing efforts to enhance services for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism. This initiative is categorised under the health services industry and is intended for delivery in the UKD1 region, which encompasses parts of the United Kingdom. The contract is valued at approximately £3.44 million, with a gross amount of around £4.13 million. A pipeline notice was published on 5th September 2025, with the official tender documents expected to be advertised on The Chest platform. The planned contract period extends from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2029, offering a substantial opportunity for businesses operating in this sector.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for growth to healthcare providers and organisations specialising in residential and support services for adults with learning disabilities and autism. Companies with a demonstrated ability to deliver comprehensive and supportive residential care services will find this tender well-suited to their expertise. The light-touch procurement regime further indicates a potentially streamlined process, making it attractive for organisations looking to expand their contracts with sub-central government bodies. Engaging with this tender can provide businesses the prospect to establish long-term engagements with Cumberland Council, enhancing their presence in the public healthcare sector in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Adult Residential Short Breaks

Notice Description

Residential Short Breaks complement the range of services currently available to adults with a learning disability and/ or who are autistic and forms part of the range of options available to meet people's assessed needs. This is a pipeline notice only. Tender documents will be advertised on the Chest (www.the-chest.org.uk)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0594d2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054241-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,437,500 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 20266 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 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@cumberland.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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