--- title: "PROVISION OF SPECIALIST OVERNIGHT SHORT BREAKS FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AT THE ELMS" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b1d1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b1d1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b1d1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b1d1.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CUMBERLAND COUNCIL" published: "2024-10-28" --- # PROVISION OF SPECIALIST OVERNIGHT SHORT BREAKS FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AT THE ELMS Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b1d1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b1d1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b1d1.json) ## Summary Cumberland Council is conducting an open procedure under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 to procure specialist overnight short break services for children with disabilities at The Elms. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with important dates including the end of the tender period on 22 November 2024 and the contract commencing on 1 February 2025. The contract is initially set for 12 months, with up to two optional 12-month extensions, potentially concluding on 31 January 2028. Located in the UKD1 region, the contract is valued at approximately £1,568,893 excluding VAT, should all extensions be utilised. The primary focus is on social work services with accommodation, with quality, social value, and price being the award criteria. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social care and accommodation services, particularly those experienced in providing support to children with disabilities. Suppliers have the chance to secure a long-term contract, fostering stable growth and enhancing their portfolio. The open procurement process encourages a competitive landscape, allowing SMEs and larger providers to showcase their capabilities. Businesses equipped to deliver high-quality, nurturing environments for children to ensure safety, development, and family support are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. ## Notice Cumberland council is procuring a contract for the provision of specialist overnight short breaks for children with disabilities for a term of up to three years. The overnight short breaks service aims to prevent family breakdown, ensure young people are safe, nurtured and achieving and to support positive outcomes for young people. Refer to the service specification (Schedule 2 of the Invitation to Tender) for further details. The council proposes to enter into the contract for an initial period of 12months with the successful Tenderer (Provider). The initial term is from 1st of February 2025 to 31st of January 2026. There are 2 optional extensions available of up to 12months each. Use of these optional extensions is at the absolute discretion of the council. If all three of the optional extensions are used, the Contract will end on 31st January 2028 The estimated total value of the Contract for the initial term is PS498,877, excluding VAT. The estimated total value of the Contract for the initial term plus the two (2) twelve (12) months optional extensions is PS1,568,893.65 excluding VAT. Details of expenditure and extension periods are indicative only. Any extension periods will be confirmed with the contract provider. For further details, and to access the tender documents, including the service specification, please use the council's online procurement portal The Chest - https://www.the-chest.org.uk Registration on The Chest is free of charge. All bids must be received electronically via The Chest by the closing date stated in the Invitation to Tender (ITT). Any clarifications you have about the tender must be sent via messaging on the chest by the closing date stated in the ITT. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Council is conducting the procurement using the open procedure in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR15) for the purpose of procuring the services described in the Specification. Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents. Renewal: The council proposes to enter into the contract for an initial period of 12months with the successful tenderer(Service Provider) The initial term is from 1st of February 2025 to 31st of January 2026. There are 2 optional extensions available of up to 12months each. Use of these optional extensions is at the absolute discretion of the council. If all three of the optional extensions are used, the Contract will end on 31st January 2028 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034849-2024 | | 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 | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,568,893 | | Lots value | £1,568,893 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | TLD1 Cumbria | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation ## Release History - 28 Oct 2024 at 12:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034849-2024 ## 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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