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Tender: Residential Short Breaks Service for Adults with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism – Carlisle

Released 6 months ago

Closed12 Jun 2026

Est. valueEstimate£230K to £5.0M

LocationNorth West

AgencyCumberland Council

SourceFind a Tender

CategoryPublic Services & Welfare

Submissions closedClosed Fri, 12 June 2026

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Cumberland Council is seeking a supplier for residential short breaks for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism in Carlisle, to commence on 1 September 2026 and run for 12 months until 31 August 2027. The service will provide short breaks that complement existing support options, helping people maintain independence and remain living at home by offering support when regular caregivers need a break; full requirements are set out in the Invitation to Tender and its appendices, including the Service Specification. The maximum contract value for the 12‑month term is £344,138.69 excluding VAT and suppliers must determine VAT treatment before charging VAT. Tender documents and submission are via the council’s procurement portal The Chest (registration is required and free), clarifications must be sent through The Chest messaging by the ITT deadline, and all bids must be received electronically on The Chest by the ITT deadline.

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