Cumberland Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Provision of Specialist Overnight Short Breaks for Children with Disabilities at The Elms

Awarded 01 Feb 2025

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Awarded01 Feb 2025
Value£1,568,893.65
SupplierWest House
AgencyCumberland Council
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Expires in 1y 3mo2y 12mo term, 59% elapsed
Awarded 1 Feb 2025Expires 31 Jan 2028

About

Cumberland Council awarded a contract to West House for the provision of specialist overnight short breaks for children with disabilities at The Elms.

The service aims to prevent family breakdown, ensure young people are safe, nurtured, and achieving, and support positive outcomes.

The contract has an initial term of 12 months from 1 February 2025 to 31 January 2026, with two optional extensions of up to 12 months each, exercisable at the council's discretion.

The estimated total value for the initial term is £498,877 excluding VAT, and with both extensions, the total estimated value is £1,568,893.65 excluding VAT.

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