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Cumberland Council is procuring a Residential Short Breaks For Adults With Learning Disabilities And/or Autism Carlisle service to commence on 01st September 2026.
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.
Short breaks can have a significant positive impact on someone's independence and choice by enabling them to continue living in their own home by providing support they can access when their regular care giver needs to take a break from their caring responsibilities.
For full details, refer to the Invitation to Tender and its appendices, including the Service Specification.
The council proposes to enter into the contract for a term of 12 months with the successful tenderer.
The contract will run for 12 months, and it will end on 31st August 2027. The maximum contract value for the term is £344,138.69 excluding VAT.
If the services to be provided are VAT exempt then VAT cannot be charged by the successful supplier.
For further details and to access the tender documents use the council's online procurement portal, The Chest https://www.the-chest.org.uk
You must be registered on The Chest to be able to view the opportunity and submit a tender. Registration is simple and free on the above link.
Ensure you read and understand the Invitation to Tender (ITT) and all of its appendices before completing the tender documents.
Any clarification questions must be sent to the council via messaging on The Chest by the deadline stated in the ITT.
All bids must be received electronically via The Chest by the deadline stated in the ITT.
| Supplier | Identifier | Award Value | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARLISLE MENCAP LIMITED | Charity Commission: 1115348 Companies House: 05595628 | £344,139 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
Taken from this notice, not from Companies House. Check the original notice — details change and are not updated here.
This procurement was divided into 1 lots, each awarded separately.
| Lot | Value | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 Sept 2026 – Aug 2027 | £344,139 | active |
Weightings from the notice.
Government spending data: This supplier has received £10,112 in 3 payments (over £25k) from Cumbria Constabulary (2018-12-01 to 2021-05-01). View full payment history →