--- title: "PROVISION OF SPECIALIST OVERNIGHT SHORT BREAKS FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AT THE ELMS" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-35bc620a-b339-4637-960d-58c534e942ac" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-35bc620a-b339-4637-960d-58c534e942ac" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-35bc620a-b339-4637-960d-58c534e942ac.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-35bc620a-b339-4637-960d-58c534e942ac.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CUMBERLAND COUNCIL" published: "2025-06-18" --- # PROVISION OF SPECIALIST OVERNIGHT SHORT BREAKS FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AT THE ELMS Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-35bc620a-b339-4637-960d-58c534e942ac [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-35bc620a-b339-4637-960d-58c534e942ac) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-35bc620a-b339-4637-960d-58c534e942ac.json) ## Summary Cumberland Council, located in Carlisle, England, has awarded a contract for the provision of specialist overnight short breaks for children with disabilities at The Elms. The procurement process followed an open procedure and falls under the industry category of social work services with accommodation. The contract was awarded to West House, a large-scale supplier, on 20th January 2025. It commences on 1st February 2025 and extends until 31st January 2028. The process began with the tendering stage, initiated on 28th October 2024, and concluded with the award stage. The contract's estimated total value, including two optional 12-month extensions, is £1,568,893.65, excluding VAT. This opportunity represents a significant prospect for organisations involved in the delivery of social services, particularly those focused on child welfare and disability support. SMEs are encouraged to engage with this contract due to its open procurement method designed to ensure accessibility. While the primary award was to a larger organisation, smaller enterprises can benefit by forming partnerships or subcontracting. Furthermore, organisations focused on innovative care solutions or those expanding their geographical reach into the Northern England region could see this as a chance to enhance their portfolios and business growth. ## Notice Cumberland council is procuring a contract for the provision of specialist overnight short breaks for children with disabilities for a term of up to three years. The overnight short breaks service aims to prevent family breakdown, ensure young people are safe, nurtured and achieving and to support positive outcomes for young people. Refer to the service specification (Schedule 2 of the Invitation to Tender) for further details. The council proposes to enter into the contract for an initial period of 12months with the successful Tenderer (Provider). The initial term is from 1st of February 2025 to 31st of January 2026. There are 2 optional extensions available of up to 12months each. Use of these optional extensions is at the absolute discretion of the council. If all three of the optional extensions are used, the Contract will end on 31st January 2028 The estimated total value of the Contract for the initial term is PS498,877, excluding VAT. The estimated total value of the Contract for the initial term plus the two (2) twelve (12) months optional extensions is PS1,568,893.65 excluding VAT. Details of expenditure and extension periods are indicative only. Any extension periods will be confirmed with the contract provider. For further details, and to access the tender documents, including the service specification, please use the council's online procurement portal The Chest - https://www.the-chest.org.uk Registration on The Chest is free of charge. All bids must be received electronically via The Chest by the closing date stated in the Invitation to Tender (ITT). Any clarifications you have about the tender must be sent via messaging on the chest by the closing date stated in the ITT. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23a38660-df8d-4e0f-8c2f-353b454c39e8 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 Jan 2025 | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,568,893 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1,568,893 | | 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 | CUMBERLAND COUNCIL | | Locality | CARLISLE | | Post town | Carlisle | | Postcode | CA1 1RD | | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | WEST HOUSE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation ## Release History - 18 Jun 2025 at 13:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23a38660-df8d-4e0f-8c2f-353b454c39e8 - 28 Oct 2024 at 13:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/616ecb97-899c-42a0-a9c7-8be79b65920c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23a38660-df8d-4e0f-8c2f-353b454c39e8 18th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/616ecb97-899c-42a0-a9c7-8be79b65920c 28th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/ - https://www.the-chest.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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