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awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Provision of specialist overnight short breaks for children with disabilities at the ELMS

[Cumberland Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/cumberland-council)

Open field

Estimated value

£1,568,894

Published

28 Oct 2024

Deadline

Closed

22 Nov 2024

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

Cumberland council is procuring a contract for the provision of specialist overnight short breaks for children with disabilities for a term of up to three years. The overnight short breaks service aims to prevent family breakdown, ensure young people are safe, nurtured and achieving and to support positive outcomes for young people. Refer to the service specification (Schedule 2 of the Invitation to Tender) for further details.\\r

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The council proposes to enter into the contract for an initial period of 12months with the successful Tenderer (Provider). The initial term is from 1st of February 2025 to 31st of January 2026. There are 2 optional extensions available of up to 12months each. Use of these optional extensions is at the absolute discretion of the council. If all three of the optional extensions are used, the Contract will end on 31st January 2028\\r

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The estimated total value of the Contract for the initial term is Â£498,877, excluding VAT. The estimated total value of the Contract for the initial term plus the two (2) twelve (12) months optional extensions is Â£1,568,893.65 excluding VAT.\\r

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Details of expenditure and extension periods are indicative only. Any extension periods will be confirmed with the contract provider.\\r

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For further details, and to access the tender documents, including the service specification, please use the council's online procurement portal The Chest - [the-chest.org.uk/r](https://www.the-chest.org.uk%5Cr)

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Registration on The Chest is free of charge.\\r

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All bids must be received electronically via The Chest by the closing date stated in the Invitation to Tender (ITT).\\r

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Any clarifications you have about the tender must be sent via messaging on the chest by the closing date stated in the ITT.

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## CPV classification

Social work services with accommodation

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/35bc620a-b339-4637-960d-58c534e942ac)

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