Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bb5-cf0e-7141-9e56-81ce85992dad/residential-short-breaks-for-adults-with-learning-disabilities-andor-autism-we awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Residential short breaks for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism (west) [Cumberland Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/cumberland-council) Open field Estimated value £1,096,666 Published 20 Feb 2025 Deadline Closed 21 Mar 2025 ## 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. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Cumberland Council is procuring a contract for the Provision of Residential Short Breaks for Adults with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism, Located in West Cumbria. \\r \\r Short breaks can have a significant positive impact on someone's independence and choice by providing support to enable them to continue living in their own homes and to give carers a break from their caring responsibilities. \\r \\r For full details, refer to the Schedule 2 Service Specification.\\r \\r The council proposes to enter into the contract for an initial period of 15 months with the successful Tenderer (Provider). The initial term is for 15 months from the 31st May 2025 to 31 August 2026. There is one optional extension of up to 12 months. Use of this optional extension is at the absolute discretion of the Council. If the optional extension is used, the contract will end on 31st August 2027.\\r \\r The estimated value of the Contract for the initial term is £594,755.00 excluding VAT. The estimated total value of the contract for the initial term plus the one (1) up to twelve (12) months optional extension is £1,096,666.00 excluding VAT. \\r \\r Details of expenditure and extension periods are indicative only. Any extension periods will be confirmed with the contract provider.\\r \\r For further details, and to access the tender documents, including the service specification, please contact the council's online procurement portal The Chest - [the-chest.org.uk/r](https://the-chest.org.uk%5Cr) \\r Registration on The Chest is free of Charge.\\r \\r All bids must be received electronically via The Chest by the closing date stated in the Invitation to Tender (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 Read full description ## CPV classification Health and social work services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/9c91710e-dda7-4f4b-9e06-28e557305256) 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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