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title: "Provision of Supported Living for People with a Learning Disability, Mental Health Problem, Autism or a Physical/Sensory Impairment"
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# Provision of Supported Living for People with a Learning Disability, Mental Health Problem, Autism or a Physical/Sensory Impairment

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0314ec

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## Summary

Westmorland and Furness Council has completed a procurement process for the "Provision of Supported Living for People with a Learning Disability, Mental Health Problem, Autism or a Physical/Sensory Impairment". This contract, aimed at developing the supported living infrastructure in Cumbria, falls under the Health and social work services category. The procurement, following an open procedure, resulted in an active contract valued at £85,661,000, signed on 6th September 2024. Activities will be carried out across specific regions such as Allerdale, Copeland, Carlisle, Eden, South Lakeland, and Furness, seeking to meet the diverse needs of the local population. Initial procurement stages led by Cumbria County Council have transitioned to the award and contract stages managed by Westmorland and Furness Council.

The tender offers numerous growth opportunities for businesses specializing in health and social care services. The framework agreement is designed to remain open, allowing additional providers to join and contribute throughout its term. This flexibility is advantageous for companies looking to establish or expand their services in areas such as supported living for individuals with learning disabilities, mental health issues, autism, or physical/sensory impairments. Organisations with expertise in delivering high-quality, person-centred care in these domains will be well-positioned to benefit from participating in this framework, meeting both the immediate and evolving needs of the Cumbrian community.

## Notice

Cumbria County Council is aiming to support the provider market to develop the supported living required to meet the changing needs of the Cumbrian population. We are seeking providers who are able to meet the eligible needs and, where appropriate, accommodation needs of citizens of Cumbria with: 1. a learning disability 2. a mental health problem 3. autism 4. a physical and/or sensory impairment. From time to time as part of the commissioning process, the Council needs to re-contract providers of supported living. As part of these new contracts, the Council is aiming to support the provider market to develop the supported living required to meet the changing needs of the Cumbrian population. This Framework is open which means throughout the Term additional providers may be added to the Framework Providers. When the Council elects to re-open the Framework it will advertise the opportunity online. This Framework Agreement is for use by the following Contracting Authorities that exist on 08/02/2022 Notice Number 2022/S 000-003665 and any successor council as defined in The Local Government (Structural Changes) (Transfer of Functions, Property, Rights and Liabilities) Regulations 2008 to the following Contracting Authorities: Cumbria County Council Westmorland and Furness Council Cumberland Council

### Lot Information

Allerdale

Cumbria County Council is aiming to support the provider market to develop the supported living required to meet the changing needs of the Cumbrian population. We are seeking providers who are able to meet the eligible needs and, where appropriate, accommodation needs of citizens of Cumbria with: 1. a learning disability 2. a mental health problem 3. autism 4. a physical and/or sensory impairment.

Copeland

Cumbria County Council is aiming to support the provider market to develop the supported living required to meet the changing needs of the Cumbrian population. We are seeking providers who are able to meet the eligible needs and, where appropriate, accommodation needs of citizens of Cumbria with: 1. a learning disability 2. a mental health problem 3. autism 4. a physical and/or sensory impairment.

Carlisle

Cumbria County Council is aiming to support the provider market to develop the supported living required to meet the changing needs of the Cumbrian population. We are seeking providers who are able to meet the eligible needs and, where appropriate, accommodation needs of citizens of Cumbria with: 1. a learning disability 2. a mental health problem 3. autism 4. a physical and/or sensory impairment.

Eden

Cumbria County Council is aiming to support the provider market to develop the supported living required to meet the changing needs of the Cumbrian population. We are seeking providers who are able to meet the eligible needs and, where appropriate, accommodation needs of citizens of Cumbria with: 1. a learning disability 2. a mental health problem 3. autism 4. a physical and/or sensory impairment.

South Lakeland

Cumbria County Council is aiming to support the provider market to develop the supported living required to meet the changing needs of the Cumbrian population. We are seeking providers who are able to meet the eligible needs and, where appropriate, accommodation needs of citizens of Cumbria with: 1. a learning disability 2. a mental health problem 3. autism 4. a physical and/or sensory impairment.

Furness

Cumbria County Council is aiming to support the provider market to develop the supported living required to meet the changing needs of the Cumbrian population. We are seeking providers who are able to meet the eligible needs and, where appropriate, accommodation needs of citizens of Cumbria with: 1. a learning disability 2. a mental health problem 3. autism 4. a physical and/or sensory impairment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031030-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 13 Apr 2022 - 13 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,661,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £85,661,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 1RD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness |
| Local authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Electoral ward | Kendal Strickland and Fell |
| Westminster constituency | Westmorland and Lonsdale |
| Delivery location | TLD1 Cumbria |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL; WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 27 Sep 2024 at 14:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031030-2024
- 7 Jul 2022 at 14:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018657-2022
- 7 Jul 2022 at 10:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018604-2022
- 7 Mar 2022 at 14:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006174-2022
- 4 Mar 2022 at 16:04 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006074-2022
- 9 Feb 2022 at 09:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003665-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/
- http://www.the-chest.org.uk
- https://cumbria.gov.uk/scprocurement/tenderingandcontracts/tenderingandcontracts.asp
- https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/

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