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

Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0524bc

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## Summary

Cumberland Council is in the planning phase of a public procurement process to commission a framework for the "Provision of Supported Living for People with a Learning Disability, Mental Health Problem, Autism or Physical/Sensory Impairment". This procurement is part of a program aimed at delivering social work services with accommodation within the Cumbria region (UKD1) of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is defined under the "light touch" regime, anticipated to start in April 2026, and is valued at approximately £90 million. The Council has initiated a market engagement exercise to solicit feedback from interested parties, with a deadline for the participation survey set for the end of December 2025. The process will be governed by a framework agreement, allowing for a controlled and predictable procurement environment.

This procurement presents a substantial business growth opportunity for companies operating within the health and social work services sectors, particularly those specialising in supported living services. With a focus on service provision for individuals with diverse needs, businesses that offer CQC-regulated care and support stand to benefit significantly. The tender process is particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs aiming to establish or expand their market presence within sub-central government contracts. The planned start of the contract in April 2026 provides ample time for companies to prepare comprehensive proposals. Engaging in the initial market study also offers businesses an avenue to influence the final tender specifications, tailoring services to specific regional needs within Cumberland.

## Notice

Cumberland Council is commissioning a replacement for the current Framework for Supported Living for people with a learning disability, mental health problem, autism or physical/sensory impairment. It is envisioned that new contracts will start April 2026. As part of the Commissioning process the Council is keen to hear the views of Care and Support Providers, Housing Providers and Developers who are interested in delivering services within Cumberland. To start the engagement process, the Council would welcome feedback within the two short surveys that can be accessed in the links below.

### Planning Information

To start the engagement process, the Council would welcome feedback within the two short surveys that can be accessed in the links below.
Survey for Care and Support providers
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=fgdLrFinxUuUZTXBkgB3BFlDsRqoNHFNkBXoZ5xShK1UQTNBR0hQUDlGWkdJV0tBS042UTZQNFRWUS4u
Survey for Housing Providers and Developers 
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=fgdLrFinxUuUZTXBkgB3BFlDsRqoNHFNkBXoZ5xShK1UNU9ENFoyQUVWNDhCS1VCQVk2TlVDOUdSRy4u

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043216-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| 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

- 25 Jul 2025 at 14:14 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043216-2025
- 23 May 2025 at 16:02 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027029-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043216-2025
  25th July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027029-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=fgdLrFinxUuUZTXBkgB3BFlDsRqoNHFNkBXoZ5xShK1UNU9ENFoyQUVWNDhCS1VCQVk2TlVDOUdSRy4u
- https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=fgdLrFinxUuUZTXBkgB3BFlDsRqoNHFNkBXoZ5xShK1UQTNBR0hQUDlGWkdJV0tBS042UTZQNFRWUS4u
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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