Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Cumbria County Council
Cumbria House, 107 - 117 Botchergate
Carlisle
CA1 1RD
Contact
Mrs Alyson Delin
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKD1 - Cumbria
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Short Breaks for Adults with a Learning Disability and/or Autism - Area of Eden district
Reference number
DN635398
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The aim of a short break is to enable personalised and quality informal care and support arrangements to be sustained.
A key element of the short break offer is to support an individual to gain the skills they will need for greater independence. The required short break offer is not simply a passive one of care and support, the expectation is that the Service Provider will build the service on a progression model and actively support independence.
The Council is seeking to develop a long-term strategic partnership with a provider/s that are:
a) A sector leader in services supporting people with a learning disability and/or autism
b) Has experience of providing accommodation based regulated short break services
c) Has a deep understanding of the needs and wishes of people with a learning disability and/or autism (including those with high and additional needs and/or physical needs), access to significant expertise, and knowledge of evidence informed best practice.
d) Has a reputable, responsive, and responsible employer committed to recruiting, developing, and retaining a high quality and diverse workforce.
e) Values led with a mission, purpose, and ethos aligned to those of the wider council;
f) Able to add value to provision to enrich the Service offer for people, through attracting additional external funding.
g) Financially sustainable with robust governance and assurance arrangements.
h) Are committed to developing positive partnerships at local, regional, and national level to benefit individuals.
Although the Council will award the contracts to a single provider or providers, lead provider sub-contracting consortia bids are also welcomed.
The Council is seeking to commission an accessible Short Breaks service that can provide personal care and support for people with a learning disability and/or autism in Eden.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £811,512
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD1 - Cumbria
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The aim of a short break is to enable personalised and quality informal care and support arrangements to be sustained.
A key element of the short break offer is to support an individual to gain the skills they will need for greater independence. The required short break offer is not simply a passive one of care and support, the expectation is that the Service Provider will build the service on a progression model and actively support independence.
The Council is seeking to develop a long-term strategic partnership with a provider/s that are:
a) A sector leader in services supporting people with a learning disability and/or autism
b) Has experience of providing accommodation based regulated short break services
c) Has a deep understanding of the needs and wishes of people with a learning disability and/or autism (including those with high and additional needs and/or physical needs), access to significant expertise, and knowledge of evidence informed best practice.
d) Has a reputable, responsive, and responsible employer committed to recruiting, developing, and retaining a high quality and diverse workforce.
e) Values led with a mission, purpose, and ethos aligned to those of the wider council;
f) Able to add value to provision to enrich the Service offer for people, through attracting additional external funding.
g) Financially sustainable with robust governance and assurance arrangements.
h) Are committed to developing positive partnerships at local, regional, and national level to benefit individuals.
Although the Council will award the contracts to a single provider or providers, lead provider sub-contracting consortia bids are also welcomed.
The Council is seeking to commission an accessible Short Breaks service that can provide personal care and support for people with a learning disability and/or autism in Eden.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £811,512
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
This contract is for 24 months with the option to extend up to a maximum of 12 months (total 36 months)
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
31 October 2022
Local time
10:00am
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
31 October 2022
Local time
10:00am
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Her Majesty's Court Service
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom