--- title: "Short Breaks for Adults with a Learning Disability and/or Autism - Area of Eden district" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03715d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03715d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03715d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03715d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2023-03-28" --- # Short Breaks for Adults with a Learning Disability and/or Autism - Area of Eden district Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03715d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03715d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03715d.json) ## Summary The Cumbria County Council has initiated a tender process for the provision of "Short Breaks for Adults with a Learning Disability and/or Autism" in the area of Eden district. The procurement falls under the services category with a focus on health and social work services. The procurement stage is currently active, with submissions closing on October 31, 2022. The buyer seeks a strategic partnership with a service provider that can deliver personalised care and support to individuals in Eden. This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses specialising in health and social work services to engage with the Cumbria County Council and potentially secure a long-term contract. Companies with expertise in supporting individuals with learning disabilities and autism, experience in regulated short break services, and a commitment to diversity and best practices would be well-suited to compete. The contract duration is initially 24 months with a possible extension of up to 12 months, providing the opportunity for sustained revenue and business growth. ## Notice The aim of a short break is to enable personalised and quality informal care and support arrangements to be sustained. A key element of the short break offer is to support an individual to gain the skills they will need for greater independence. The required short break offer is not simply a passive one of care and support, the expectation is that the Service Provider will build the service on a progression model and actively support independence. The Council is seeking to develop a long-term strategic partnership with a provider/s. Although the Council will award the contracts to a single provider or providers, lead provider sub-contracting consortia bids are also welcomed. The Council is seeking to commission an accessible Short Breaks service that can provide personal care and support for people with a learning disability and/or autism in Eden. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The aim of a short break is to enable personalised and quality informal care and support arrangements to be sustained. A key element of the short break offer is to support an individual to gain the skills they will need for greater independence. The required short break offer is not simply a passive one of care and support, the expectation is that the Service Provider will build the service on a progression model and actively support independence. The Council is seeking to develop a long-term strategic partnership with a provider/s that are: a) A sector leader in services supporting people with a learning disability and/or autism b) Has experience of providing accommodation based regulated short break services c) Has a deep understanding of the needs and wishes of people with a learning disability and/or autism (including those with high and additional needs and/or physical needs), access to significant expertise, and knowledge of evidence informed best practice. d) Has a reputable, responsive, and responsible employer committed to recruiting, developing, and retaining a high quality and diverse workforce. e) Values led with a mission, purpose, and ethos aligned to those of the wider council; f) Able to add value to provision to enrich the Service offer for people, through attracting additional external funding. g) Financially sustainable with robust governance and assurance arrangements. h) Are committed to developing positive partnerships at local, regional, and national level to benefit individuals. Although the Council will award the contracts to a single provider or providers, lead provider sub-contracting consortia bids are also welcomed. The Council is seeking to commission an accessible Short Breaks service that can provide personal care and support for people with a learning disability and/or autism in Eden. Options: 1 extension up to a maximum of 12 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008912-2023 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Mar 2023 | | Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Mar 2023 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £811,512 | | Lots value | £811,512 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Unsuccessful | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | 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 | TLD13 Cumberland | | Local authority | Cumberland | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Carlisle | | Delivery location | TLD1 Cumbria | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 28 Mar 2023 at 09:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008912-2023 - 29 Sep 2022 at 11:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027320-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.cumbria.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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