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title: "Provision of Enhanced Residential Services for (Primarily) Working Age Adults with Disabilities and/or Mental Health Needs"
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# Provision of Enhanced Residential Services for (Primarily) Working Age Adults with Disabilities and/or Mental Health Needs

Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-de721e5e-e611-463d-8eb5-c29aec869291

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## Summary

Cumberland Council is spearheading a procurement initiative focused on offering enhanced residential services for working-age individuals with disabilities or mental health needs. The contract, entitled "Provision of Enhanced Residential Services for (Primarily) Working Age Adults with Disabilities and/or Mental Health Needs," falls under the health and social work services category, classified under CPV 85000000. It pertains to services provided in England, United Kingdom, and is currently at the award stage. This open procedure procurement process commenced with a tender period ending on 21 March 2025, with the contract taking place from 1 May 2025 to 30 April 2029, including possible extensions. The initial two-year term is valued at approximately £24.2 million, with potential to reach £50.8 million if the extensions are utilised. Funding is provided by both Cumberland Council and the NHS Northeast and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board.

This project presents a significant opportunity for residential care providers to expand their operations, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality, CQC-registered accommodations. The framework allows both current and new providers to tender bids anytime during the initial two-year period, enhancing bidding opportunities through a regular evaluation process. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) especially stand to benefit, as they are deemed suitable to compete for this tender. Companies specialising in individual care placements and those with the capacity for bespoke care services could significantly increase their client base and service offerings by participating in this lucrative framework.

## Notice

Cumberland Council is looking to procure a Framework for Provision of Enhanced Residential Services for (Primarily) Working Age Adults with Disabilities and/or Mental Health Needs. Residential care providers (current and new) are invited to submit a bid in order to be accepted on to the new Framework to deliver high quality services. Whilst it is not mandatory for providers joining the Framework to have a residential service within Cumberland, providers must have accommodation with an appropriate CQC registration. The aim of the Service is to enable people to maximise and maintain and (where possible) regain their independence. Providers will support individuals to be healthy and happy, to build and maintain relationships, to achieve goals and aspirations, to have choice and control and to participate and thrive in their local community, both inside and outside of the care home. Provision has been included to support use of the Framework by North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (NENCICB) during the term of the Framework. Further discussions are being held with NENCICB around scoping access. For further information refer to Schedule 2 Service Specification. The are two Lots (1 & 2). All providers who join the Framework will join under Lot 1 and will automatically be eligible for Lot 2. Providers can only join Lot 2 by being eligible and successful to join Lot 1. Lot 1 - Individual Placement - Cumberland Council will commission residential services via referral and follow the Call Off processes outlined in the Award Process Schedule 2 of the Framework Agreement. Lot 2 - Bespoke Services - Should the Council wish to procure a bespoke service it will follow the mini competition process as outlined in the Award Process Schedule 2 of the contract. For the avoidance of doubt the Council will not be obliged to commission any services under Lot 2. The framework will be 'open', which means that new providers can submit a bid to be considered via The Chest at any time over the initial two year period (and during the two extension periods if these are used). New bids will be assessed every two months after the initial round. Funding is from Cumberland Council and NHS Northeast and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (NENCICB). The estimated value for the initial two year term of the Framework is PS19.1m (excluding VAT) funded by Cumberland Council and PS5.1m (excluding VAT) funded by NENCICB. The estimated total value for both parties combined for the initial two year term is PS24.2m (excluding VAT). The estimated total value of the Framework Agreement for the initial term plus the two optional extension periods (if used) of up to twelve months each is: * Cumberland Council - PS39.8m (excluding VAT) * NENCICB - PS11.0m (excluding VAT) * Cumberland Council & NECICB - PS50.8m (excluding VAT) Details of current expenditure are indicative only. The Council does not guarantee any spend against this Framework Agreement. Additional information: The Council proposes to enter into the Framework Agreement for an initial period of TWO years with the successful Tenderers from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2027. There are TWO optional extensions of 12 months each. These optional extensions are at the absolute discretion of the Council. If these optional extensions are used, the framework will end on 30th April 2029. The council may, at its discretion, stop accepting bids to join the framework at any time. In this case, a notice will be sent out via the Chest to inform all prospective bidders. For further details and to access the tender documents, including the service specification, use the council's online procurement portal - The Chest - https://www.the-chest.org.uk. Registration on The Chest is free. All bids must be received electronically via The Chest by the closing date stated in the 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/865033e5-782f-438e-a847-9c52b78cecaf |
| 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 | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | 6 |
| Supplier names | COMMUNITY INTEGRATED CARE; ELYSIUM HEALTHCARE; LEONARD CHESHIRE DISABILITY; SALUTEM LD BIDCO IV LIMITED, TRADING AS AMBITO CARE AND EDUCATIO; SPRINGFIELD HOUSE LD RESIDENTIAL HOME; WEST HOUSE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2025 at 07:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/865033e5-782f-438e-a847-9c52b78cecaf
- 20 Feb 2025 at 15:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09a9efd2-a6ee-4bde-b660-4cc8ecd49885

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/865033e5-782f-438e-a847-9c52b78cecaf
  2nd July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09a9efd2-a6ee-4bde-b660-4cc8ecd49885
  20th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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