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title: "Residential short breaks for Adults with a Learning Disability and/or Autism for Allerdale and Copeland"
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# Residential short breaks for Adults with a Learning Disability and/or Autism for Allerdale and Copeland

Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2f7bd3cc-1b63-4ad7-9766-5f7d0c740b1b

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the contract titled "Residential short breaks for Adults with a Learning Disability and/or Autism for Allerdale and Copeland," managed by Cumbria County Council. This initiative falls within the social work and related services sector and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, and the contract is valued at £960,000. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 30 November 2018 and the contract period, which spans from 1 August 2019 to 31 July 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in care services for adults with disabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete, given their capacity to deliver personalised short break services that align with the needs of the community. By engaging in this contract, businesses have the potential to expand their service offerings while contributing positively to the welfare of individuals with learning disabilities and autism.

## Notice

A short break (respite care) is a service that provides short term support for eligible adults, while their unpaid carers receive a break from their caring role. Short breaks are generally planned but may also be required at times of emergency.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95bf39ef-dffc-4662-ad96-27726f57f79b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £960,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £960,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 1RZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WEST CUMBRIA CARE AND SUPPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2019 at 10:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95bf39ef-dffc-4662-ad96-27726f57f79b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95bf39ef-dffc-4662-ad96-27726f57f79b
  13th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=4591a192-7bab-e811-80ed-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/

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