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Supported Living Care and Support

Cumberland Council

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Planning

18 Sep 2026 at 09:39

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council intends to procure supported living care and support for up to seven people with assessed supported living needs. The requirement covers accommodation together with the care and support needed to help individuals live as independently as possible, in the least restrictive setting and with improved personal outcomes. The service is classified as social work with accommodation. Delivery is required within Cumberland, and the council is considering appointing one provider or several providers to meet the requirement. This will suit organisations that provide supported accommodation alongside person-centred care and support, particularly for people whose needs have already been assessed by the council. The buying organisation is Cumberland Council, based in Carlisle.

This procurement is at the planning stage: Cumberland Council has announced an intention to procure, but has not yet invited tenders. The requirement is planned as one lot, with the council expecting the next notice to be published on 9 October 2026. The planned contract period runs from 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2028. The council expects to use a tender process for the procurement. The procurement is for services and may result in an appointment of one provider or multiple providers. The stated purpose is to meet assessed needs through supported living, promote independence and deliver improved outcomes for individuals. The requirement covers accommodation and support for up to seven people within Cumberland.

The procurement will suit care providers, supported living operators and organisations able to secure suitable accommodation within Cumberland while delivering ongoing support to residents. Relevant suppliers will need the operational capacity to support up to seven people, either through one service or several arrangements, and to coordinate accommodation with individual care and support. Providers with experience of working with assessed needs, promoting independence and delivering support in the least restrictive setting are likely to be well placed when the requirement reaches the market. The council’s stated focus on improved outcomes means suppliers should be prepared to demonstrate how their service supports independence and responds to people’s assessed requirements. The opportunity may also suit specialist partners able to work collaboratively with the council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supported Living Care and Support

Notice Description

The tender is for the procurement of a provider or providers for up to seven people to meet supported living needs Accommodation and support is required within Cumberland The procurement of supported living services will enable the Council to meet assessed needs in the least restrictive setting, supporting independence and delivering improved outcomes for individuals.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-077503
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/088484-2026
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

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Oct 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2028 2-3 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
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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
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Further Information

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