Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bb2-64ab-7036-baa0-0be0e84bbef4/care-and-support-in-extra-care-housing-framework awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Care and Support in Extra Care Housing Framework [Cumberland Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/cumberland-council) Open field Estimated value £7,700,000 to £12,800,000 Published 29 May 2024 Deadline Closed 26 Jun 2024 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Cumberland Council has various sized Extra Care Housing schemes within its area. The extra care schemes are made up of self-contained units which comprise of a lounge, kitchen, bathroom and 1 or 2 bedrooms. Each scheme will have a communal area such as a lounge, café, or activity room. Extra Care Housing Schemes provide an onsite care team 24/7 to ensure the care and support for people residing within the schemes in Cumberland can meet planned and unplanned assessed care needs to enable people to live as independently as possible. The care and support needs to be flexible, responsive, and able to provide non-scheduled support to people as required. Refer to the service specification at schedule 2 for further details.\\\\r\\r \\\\r\\r The council proposes to enter into the framework agreement for an initial period of FOUR years with the successful tenderers.\\\\r\\r \\\\r\\r There are TWO optional extensions of up tp 12 months each. These optional extensions are at the complete discretion of the council. If these optional extensions are used, the framework will end on 31st July 2030.\\\\r\\r \\\\r\\r The estimated total value of the Framework for the initial term is £7,700,000 excluding VAT.\\\\r\\r The estimated maximum value of the Framework for the four year initial term, plus the two optional 12 month extensions based on current support requirements is £12,800,000 excluding VAT. \\\\r\\r \\\\r\\r Extension and uplift amounts are indicative only and the council does not guarantee these at this stage. Any extensions / uplifts will be confirmed with successful providers. \\\\r\\r \\\\r\\r For further details and to access the tender documents, including the service specification, please use our online procurement portal - The Chest ([the-chest.org.uk](https://www.the-chest.org.uk)). Registration on The Chest is free. \\\\r\\r \\\\r\\r All bids must be received electronically via The Chest by the closing date stated in the ITT.\\\\r\\r Any clarifications you have about the tender must be sent via messaging on The Chest by the closing date stated in the ITT.\\\\r\\r Read full description ## CPV classification Health and social work services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/d1ddf321-ded0-4277-a66a-f7ffd2b43c12) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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