---
title: "Adult Residential Short Breaks"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0594d2"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CUMBERLAND COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-05"
---

# Adult Residential Short Breaks

Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0594d2

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## Summary

Cumberland Council has initiated a procurement process for "Adult Residential Short Breaks" under the planning stage, as part of their ongoing efforts to enhance services for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism. This initiative is categorised under the health services industry and is intended for delivery in the UKD1 region, which encompasses parts of the United Kingdom. The contract is valued at approximately £3.44 million, with a gross amount of around £4.13 million. A pipeline notice was published on 5th September 2025, with the official tender documents expected to be advertised on The Chest platform. The planned contract period extends from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2029, offering a substantial opportunity for businesses operating in this sector.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for growth to healthcare providers and organisations specialising in residential and support services for adults with learning disabilities and autism. Companies with a demonstrated ability to deliver comprehensive and supportive residential care services will find this tender well-suited to their expertise. The light-touch procurement regime further indicates a potentially streamlined process, making it attractive for organisations looking to expand their contracts with sub-central government bodies. Engaging with this tender can provide businesses the prospect to establish long-term engagements with Cumberland Council, enhancing their presence in the public healthcare sector in the UK.

## Notice

Residential Short Breaks complement the range of services currently available to adults with a learning disability and/ or who are autistic and forms part of the range of options available to meet people's assessed needs. This is a pipeline notice only. Tender documents will be advertised on the Chest (www.the-chest.org.uk)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054241-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,437,500 |
| 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

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 5 Sep 2025 at 11:05 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054241-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054241-2025
  5th September 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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