---
title: "Supported Living Care and Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-077503"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-077503.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "Cumberland Council"
published: "2026-09-18"
---

# Supported Living Care and Support

Buyer: Cumberland Council  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-077503

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## Summary

Cumberland Council intends to procure supported living care and support for up to seven people with assessed supported living needs. The requirement covers accommodation together with the care and support needed to help individuals live as independently as possible, in the least restrictive setting and with improved personal outcomes. The service is classified as social work with accommodation. Delivery is required within Cumberland, and the council is considering appointing one provider or several providers to meet the requirement. This will suit organisations that provide supported accommodation alongside person-centred care and support, particularly for people whose needs have already been assessed by the council. The buying organisation is Cumberland Council, based in Carlisle.

This procurement is at the planning stage: Cumberland Council has announced an intention to procure, but has not yet invited tenders. The requirement is planned as one lot, with the council expecting the next notice to be published on 9 October 2026. The planned contract period runs from 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2028. The council expects to use a tender process for the procurement. The procurement is for services and may result in an appointment of one provider or multiple providers. The stated purpose is to meet assessed needs through supported living, promote independence and deliver improved outcomes for individuals. The requirement covers accommodation and support for up to seven people within Cumberland.

The procurement will suit care providers, supported living operators and organisations able to secure suitable accommodation within Cumberland while delivering ongoing support to residents. Relevant suppliers will need the operational capacity to support up to seven people, either through one service or several arrangements, and to coordinate accommodation with individual care and support. Providers with experience of working with assessed needs, promoting independence and delivering support in the least restrictive setting are likely to be well placed when the requirement reaches the market. The council’s stated focus on improved outcomes means suppliers should be prepared to demonstrate how their service supports independence and responds to people’s assessed requirements. The opportunity may also suit specialist partners able to work collaboratively with the council.

## Notice

The tender is for the procurement of a provider or providers for up to seven people to meet supported living needs Accommodation and support is required within Cumberland The procurement of supported living services will enable the Council to meet assessed needs in the least restrictive setting, supporting independence and delivering improved outcomes for individuals.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/088484-2026 |
| 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 | 18 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 10 Oct 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 |
| Postcode area | 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

- 18 Sep 2026 at 09:39 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/088484-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/088484-2026
  18th September 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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