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title: "Services for People with a Learning Disability and/or Autism with Additional Needs"
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# Services for People with a Learning Disability and/or Autism with Additional Needs

Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b7e0bcbd-3ca1-4b3e-ba72-c7d10e774621

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## Summary

The tender titled "Services for People with a Learning Disability and/or Autism with Additional Needs" is initiated by Cumbria County Council, located in Carlisle, England. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category and has a substantial value of £22,360,000. The open procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 9th July 2018. The contract duration is set to commence on 22nd October 2018 and will extend until 21st October 2021. Service providers will deliver support either through residential nursing, supported living, or day's opportunities as per individual needs.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those focused on supporting individuals with learning disabilities or autism. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) are encouraged to participate, as the flexible framework allows new entrants to join every six months. Competitors that can offer tailored support solutions and demonstrate a commitment to enabling individuals to lead dignified and connected lives will be well-positioned to succeed in this procurement process.

## Notice

People with a learning disability and/or autism and additional needs have the same right to citizenship as non-disabled people. This right to citizenship includes the right to be treated with dignity and respect, the right to have direction, the support and money needed to live a live in their community of choice, living with the people they choose to live with, having meaningful occupation and enjoying love and relationships. Essentially, an "Ordinary Life". We are seeking providers who can offer support depending upon the needs and outcomes required by individuals. Services will either be residential nursing, residential, supported living, or day opportunities, dependent upon the needs of the identified individual or individual group. This is a flexible framework which will allow new entrants to gain access every six months or as often as required by the Framework Users. Call off will be via mini-competition only and this may be across multiple lots.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3728ae42-66cd-4ec9-b7ad-5d072a796269 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Oct 2018 - 21 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,360,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA2 7SE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Yewdale |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 13 Jun 2018 at 14:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3728ae42-66cd-4ec9-b7ad-5d072a796269

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3728ae42-66cd-4ec9-b7ad-5d072a796269
  13th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=efad5168-3a6a-e811-80ed-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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