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title: "Targeted Short Break Activities for Children with Disabilities - Open Framework"
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# Targeted Short Break Activities for Children with Disabilities - Open Framework

Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c18bc80b-9c01-4009-bfea-65b220f0058f

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## Summary

Cumberland Council has completed the procurement process for an Open Framework aimed at providing Targeted Short Break Activities for Children with Disabilities. The framework was conducted using the open procedure under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and covers health and social work services within multiple regions in the United Kingdom including North East, North West, and London, among others. The procurement, valued at an estimated £392,044.33 excluding VAT, stretches from 1st February 2025 to 31st May 2026. The final award notice was published on 3rd July 2025, with the framework initially published for tender on 23rd September 2024, and the tender period ended on 7th October 2024.

This contract offers significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as the framework has been designed with multiple lots, including Weekend and School Holiday Activities, and innovation-focused services. Large-scale service providers, as well as organisations specialising in specific needs, can benefit from competing in this framework. Businesses operating within the health and social work sector, particularly those capable of delivering tailored activities for children with special needs, will find this framework well-suited to grow their business impact across the vast regions covered. Providers like Carlisle Mencap and West House have already been engaged, exemplifying the opportunity diversity within this procurement.

## Notice

Cumberland Council is advertising an Open Framework for providers to deliver Targeted Short Breaks for Children with Disabilities.\r The Council is conducting the procurement of this framework using the open procedure in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR) for the purpose of procuring the services described in the Service Specification.\r \r There are Five Lots - \r Lot 1: Weekend Activities\r Lot 2: School Holiday Activities\r Lot 3: School Holiday Activities in Cumberland Special Schools\r Lot 4: Activities based on Specific Needs\r Lot 5: Innovation\r \r The Council will seek to open the Framework to new applications as stated within the ITT.\r It shall be at the Council's sole discretion to open the Framework to new applications more or less frequently, and to decide how long the tender period is open for each time. The Council reserves the right to close the Framework to new applications if in the opinion of the Council there is good reason to do so. In the event the Council determines to exercise its discretion to close the Framework to new applications, it will notify its intention and the period which the Framework will be closed on Find a Tender.\r \r The estimated total value of the Framework for the 16 Months initial term is PS241,217.33 excluding VAT. The estimated total value for the initial term plus the one 12 month optional extension is PS392,044.33 excluding VAT. The Council does not guarantee any spend against this Framework Agreement.\r \r You must be registered on The Chest (https://www.the-chest.org.uk/) to access the tender documents. All bids must be received electronically via the Chest by the closing date stated in the ITT. Please read the ITT and its Schedules in full before submitting a tender. Any clarifications 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/d45e2ec0-52ec-4dfc-9caf-712aa1c7eb8c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £392,044 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £392,044 |
| 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), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | CARLISLE MENCAP; ENDORPHINS GROUP; PEOPLE FIRST; SPORT WORKS; WEST HOUSE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2025 at 09:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d45e2ec0-52ec-4dfc-9caf-712aa1c7eb8c
- 18 Dec 2024 at 09:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3b0f2f3-dd8f-46c9-920b-c00b0793a2a9
- 23 Sep 2024 at 13:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ea19cf8-b09d-4e8a-9fad-811dd02183da

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d45e2ec0-52ec-4dfc-9caf-712aa1c7eb8c
  3rd July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3b0f2f3-dd8f-46c9-920b-c00b0793a2a9
  18th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ea19cf8-b09d-4e8a-9fad-811dd02183da
  23rd September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

## Provenance

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