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title: "Framework for the Provision of Day Opportunities for Adults in Cumberland"
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# Framework for the Provision of Day Opportunities for Adults in Cumberland

Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b3c1

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## Summary

Cumberland Council is conducting an open procurement process for a framework titled "Framework for the Provision of Day Opportunities for Adults in Cumberland," classified under the health and social work services sector (CPV code 85000000). The framework aims to support disabled and older adults in Cumberland by facilitating skill development, preventing social isolation, and providing breaks for unpaid carers. This procurement, managed by Ms. Allison Paterson at Cumberland Council, is in the tender update stage with the latest update on 14 October 2025. The framework, estimated at £15.16 million for its initial three-year span extending from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028, may include two additional 12-month extensions, potentially completing by 31 March 2030.

This framework presents a substantial opportunity for businesses within the health and social services sector to expand by providing personalised adult care. The framework structure includes several lots: buildings-based opportunities, home and community outreach, and bespoke mini-competitions, allowing providers to engage in multiple service offerings. SMEs in particular, such as Carlisle Mencap and iCan Wellbeing Group CIO, have already been successful suppliers, indicating encouragement for smaller organisations to participate. Providers with existing or ready-to-launch services are particularly well-suited to compete, given the council’s stipulation for tangible, operable services at the framework's inception. Newly interested providers can submit bids anytime during the initial term, promoting continuous involvement and business growth opportunities.

## Notice

The Council has procured a Framework for the Provision of Day Opportunities for Adults in Cumberland. The Care Act 2014 requires councils to provide services which enable a shift towards more personalised care and support. In providing services for adults who meet Care Act eligibility criteria, the Council must have regard to the need to promote individuals' well-being, including physical and mental health, emotional wellbeing, participation in work, education, recreation, and social and economic wellbeing.

### Lot Information

Lot 1a

Lot 1a Buildings based Day Opportunities. Providers can submit bids for more than one Day Opportunity. A Provider who wishes to do this must complete and submit a separate bid for each opportunity as they will be scored individually. Please ensure you submit bids under the relevant Lot. Any Framework Agreement awarded will be done so on the basis that the tenderer has met the minimum overall score of 60% across the Quality/Price/Social Value questions. Please note that a bid receiving a score of zero on any one of the scored questions will be disqualified. The Award Criteria are: 60% quality / 20% price / 20% social value.

Renewal: 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 31st March 2030. If the extensions are not used the framework will end on 31st March 2028.

Lot 1b

Lot 1b: Buildings based Day Opportunities with Transport. Providers can submit bids for more than one Day Opportunity. A Provider who wishes to do this must complete and submit a separate bid for each opportunity as they will be scored individually. Please ensure you submit bids under the relevant Lot. Any Framework Agreement awarded will be done so on the basis that the tenderer has met the minimum overall score of 60% across the Quality/Price/Social Value questions. Please note that a bid receiving a score of zero on any one of the scored questions will be disqualified. The Award Criteria are: 60% quality / 20% price / 20% social value. The transport information is mandatory but not scored for this lot, please see relevant bid documents for further details.

Renewal: 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 31st March 2030. If the extensions are not used the framework will end on 31st March 2028.

Lot 2a

Lot 2a: Home and Community Outreach. Providers can submit bids for more than one Day Opportunity. A Provider who wishes to do this must complete and submit a separate bid for each opportunity as they will be scored individually. Please ensure you submit bids under the relevant Lot. Any Framework Agreement awarded will be done so on the basis that the tenderer has met the minimum overall score of 60% across the Quality/Price/Social Value questions. Please note that a bid receiving a score of zero on any one of the scored questions will be disqualified. The Award Criteria are: 60% quality / 20% price / 20% social value.

Renewal: 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 31st March 2030. If the extensions are not used the framework will end on 31st March 2028.

Lot 2b

Lot 2b: Home and Community Outreach with Transport. Providers can submit bids for more than one Day Opportunity. A Provider who wishes to do this must complete and submit a separate bid for each opportunity as they will be scored individually. Please ensure you submit bids under the relevant Lot. Any Framework Agreement awarded will be done so on the basis that the tenderer has met the minimum overall score of 60% across the Quality/Price/Social Value questions. Please note that a bid receiving a score of zero on any one of the scored questions will be disqualified. The Award Criteria are: 60% quality / 20% price / 20% social value. The transport information is mandatory but not scored for this lot, please see relevant bid documents for further details.

Renewal: 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 31st March 2030. If the extensions are not used the framework will end on 31st March 2028.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065077-2025 |
| 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 | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £26,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## 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, TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 14 |
| Supplier names | CARLISLE MENCAP; CHRYSALIS CUMBRIA; CUMBERLAND OCCUPATIONAL SOCIAL CENTRE; CUMBRIA CEREBRAL PALSY; HUMANKIND CHARITY; ICAN WELLBEING GROUP; PEOPLE FIRST INDEPENDENT ADVOCACY; PRISM ARTS; R & R DAY SERVICES; RIGHT2WORK; THE GLENMORE TRUST; THE LAURIE BREWIS TRUST; TRIPLE A PROJECT (ALL ABOUT AUTISM; WEST CUMBRIA CARE & SUPPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2025 at 09:58 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065077-2025
- 24 Apr 2025 at 08:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016653-2025
- 24 Jan 2025 at 13:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002539-2025
- 4 Nov 2024 at 14:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035662-2024

## Notice URLs

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

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