Published date: 23 September 2024
This notice was replaced on 18 December 2024
This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:
Awarded contract (published 18 December 2024)
Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.
Contract summary
Industry
Health and social work services - 85000000
Location of contract
England
Value of contract
£241,217.33 to £392,044.33
Procurement reference
CC001-DN744341-87950552
Published date
23 September 2024
Closing date
7 October 2024
Closing time
11am
Contract start date
1 February 2025
Contract end date
31 May 2026
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (below threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
Cumberland Council is advertising an Open Framework for providers to deliver Targeted Short Breaks for Children with Disabilities.
The Council is conducting the procurement of this framework using the open procedure in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR) for the purpose of procuring the services described in the Service Specification.
There are Five Lots -
Lot 1: Weekend Activities
Lot 2: School Holiday Activities
Lot 3: School Holiday Activities in Cumberland Special Schools
Lot 4: Activities based on Specific Needs
Lot 5: Innovation
The Council will seek to open the Framework to new applications as stated within the ITT.
It shall be at the Council's sole discretion to open the Framework to new applications more or less frequently, and to decide how long the tender period is open for each time. The Council reserves the right to close the Framework to new applications if in the opinion of the Council there is good reason to do so. In the event the Council determines to exercise its discretion to close the Framework to new applications, it will notify its intention and the period which the Framework will be closed on Find a Tender.
The estimated total value of the Framework for the 16 Months initial term is £241,217.33 excluding VAT. The estimated total value for the initial term plus the one 12 month optional extension is £392,044.33 excluding VAT. The Council does not guarantee any spend against this Framework Agreement.
You must be registered on The Chest (https://www.the-chest.org.uk/) to access the tender documents. All bids must be received electronically via the Chest by the closing date stated in the ITT. Please read the ITT and its Schedules in full before submitting a tender. Any clarifications about the tender must be sent via messaging on the Chest by the closing date stated in the ITT.
About the buyer
Contact name
Debbie Wilkinson
Address
Cumbria House
107 - 117 Botchergate
Carlisle
CA1 1RD
United Kingdom
Telephone
+44 7500077967
debbie.wilkinson@cumbria.gov.uk
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