--- title: "Targeted Short Break Activities for Children with Disabilities - Open Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049cf7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-049cf7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049cf7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049cf7.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CUMBERLAND COUNCIL" published: "2024-12-18" --- # Targeted Short Break Activities for Children with Disabilities - Open Framework Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049cf7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-049cf7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049cf7.json) ## Summary Cumberland Council has completed the procurement process for the "Targeted Short Break Activities for Children with Disabilities - Open Framework." This procurement falls under the Health and Social Work Services industry category (CPV 85000000) and covers multiple lots including weekend activities, school holiday activities, and other specialised activities. The location for these activities is within Cumberland, UKD1 region. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, and key dates included the award date of 18th December 2024, following the signing of contracts on 7th November 2024. The framework agreement covers an initial period of 16 months starting from 1st February 2025, with an optional extension of up to 12 months. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in health and social work services, especially those with experience in providing quality, flexible, and responsive care for children with disabilities. Companies that can offer innovative or unique activities tailored to specific needs, such as sensory experiences for children with autism, are particularly well-suited to compete and secure a position on the framework. As the framework remains open to new applications, businesses have ongoing opportunities to participate and potentially expand their service offerings within Cumberland, contributing to the well-being of families and children in the region. ## Notice Cumberland council has awarded 4 providers on to the Targeted Short Break Activities for Children with Disabilities. The objective of the Targeted Short Break Activities service is to provide families of children and young people with SEND with a short break from each other. This is to give families a break from their caring responsibilities and the child or young person an opportunity to take part in a fun activity. It is the expectation that all Activities will take place in a location within Cumberland. For Activities that include day trips to outside of Cumberland, these should start from a location in Cumberland. ### Lot Information Weekend Activities Lot 1: Weekend Activities Half or full-day activities (such as sports, crafts, games, cooking, etc.) or trips that take place on a weekend. These can either be a one-off or regular weekend activities. Renewal: The Council proposes to enter in to the Framework Agreement for an initial period of 16 months with the successful providers. There is ONE optional extension available of up to 12 months. The maximum length of the Framework Agreement, including the optional extension is 28 months. This optional extension is at the complete discretion of the Council. The end date of 31st May 2027 includes the one optional extension. If this extension is not used, the Framework will end on 31st May 2026. School Holiday Activities Lot 2: School Holiday Activities Half or full-day activities to run during the school holidays which may include one off day trips, adventure activities or sports sessions or regular holiday clubs. Renewal: The Council proposes to enter in to the Framework Agreement for an initial period of 16 months with the successful providers. There is ONE optional extension available of up to 12 months. The maximum length of the Framework Agreement, including the optional extension is 28 months. This optional extension is at the complete discretion of the Council. The end date of 31st May 2027 includes the one optional extension. If this extension is not used, the Framework will end on 31st May 2026. School Holiday Activities in Cumberland Special Schools Lot 3: School Holiday Activities in Cumberland Special Schools Half or full-day activities to run during the school holidays which are organised by and take place in, one of the Cumberland Special Schools. There is an expectation that all eligible children are able to register for activities taking place at Cumberland Special Schools. However, there is an understanding that the majority of children and young people attending these schools may have higher-level needs and that activities and staffing will reflect this. Renewal: The Council proposes to enter in to the Framework Agreement for an initial period of 16 months with the successful providers. There is ONE optional extension available of up to 12 months. The maximum length of the Framework Agreement, including the optional extension is 28 months. This optional extension is at the complete discretion of the Council. The end date of 31st May 2027 includes the one optional extension. If this extension is not used, the Framework will end on 31st May 2026. Activities based on Specific Needs Lot 4: Activities based on Specific Needs Half or full-day activities designed for children and young people with specific needs. For example, this could be a sensory experience for children with autism, or an adventure activity for older teenagers. Renewal: The Council proposes to enter in to the Framework Agreement for an initial period of 16 months with the successful providers. There is ONE optional extension available of up to 12 months. The maximum length of the Framework Agreement, including the optional extension is 28 months. This optional extension is at the complete discretion of the Council. The end date of 31st May 2027 includes the one optional extension. If this extension is not used, the Framework will end on 31st May 2026. Innovation Lot 5: Innovation Any innovative or original activities that would not come under any of the other Lots, but which would meet an identified need of children and young people with disabilities in Cumberland. Renewal: The Council proposes to enter in to the Framework Agreement for an initial period of 16 months with the successful providers. There is ONE optional extension available of up to 12 months. The maximum length of the Framework Agreement, including the optional extension is 28 months. This optional extension is at the complete discretion of the Council. The end date of 31st May 2027 includes the one optional extension. If this extension is not used, the Framework will end on 31st May 2026. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040737-2024 | | 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 | 18 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 7 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 | Not specified | | Contracts value | £455,434 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## 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 | TLD1 Cumbria | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 4 | | Supplier names | CARLISLE MENCAP; PEOPLE FIRST; SPORT WORKS; WEST HOUSE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 18 Dec 2024 at 11:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040737-2024 - 23 Sep 2024 at 13:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030330-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://www.cumberland.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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