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# Targeted Short Break Activities for Children with Disabilities - Open Framework

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/targeted-short-break-activities-for-children-with-disabilities-open-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-049cf7). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Cumberland Council: "Targeted Short Break Activities for Children with Disabilities - Open Framework". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: £392,044. 5 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 7 Oct 2024, 11:00 BST. Published submission portal: www.the-chest.org.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Cumberland Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/cumberland-council-ons-e06000063)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £392,044 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 7 October 2024 at 11:00 BST
- **Lots:** 5
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Health and social work services
- **Delivery Location:** UKD1
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-049cf7`

## Before you bid
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- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
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- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/targeted-short-break-activities-for-children-with-disabilities-open-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-049cf7#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [the-chest.org.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.the-chest.org.uk)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/targeted-short-break-activities-for-children-with-disabilities-open-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-049cf7#participate

## Description
Cumberland council has awarded 4 providers on to the Targeted Short Break Activities for Children with Disabilities.
The objective of the Targeted Short Break Activities service is to provide families of children and young people with SEND with a short break from each other. This is to give families a break from their caring responsibilities and the child or young person an opportunity to take part in a fun activity.
It is the expectation that all Activities will take place in a location within Cumberland. For Activities that include day trips to outside of Cumberland, these should start from a location in Cumberland.

## Lots (5)
### Lot 1: Weekend Activities
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** cancelled
- **CPV codes:** 85000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKD

- **Description:** Lot 1: Weekend Activities
Half or full-day activities (such as sports, crafts, games, cooking, etc.) or trips that take place on a weekend. These can either be a one-off or regular weekend activities.
- **Contract Period:** 01/02/2025 to 31/05/2026
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 2: School Holiday Activities
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** cancelled
- **CPV codes:** 85000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKD

- **Description:** Lot 2: School Holiday Activities
Half or full-day activities to run during the school holidays which may include one off day trips, adventure activities or sports sessions or regular holiday clubs.
- **Contract Period:** 01/02/2025 to 31/05/2026
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 3: School Holiday Activities in Cumberland Special Schools
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** cancelled
- **CPV codes:** 85000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKD

- **Description:** Lot 3: School Holiday Activities in Cumberland Special Schools
Half or full-day activities to run during the school holidays which are organised by and take place in, one of the Cumberland Special Schools.
There is an expectation that all eligible ch...
- **Contract Period:** 01/02/2025 to 31/05/2026
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 4: Activities based on Specific Needs
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** cancelled
- **CPV codes:** 85000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKD

- **Description:** Lot 4: Activities based on Specific Needs
Half or full-day activities designed for children and young people with specific needs. For example, this could be a sensory experience for children with autism, or an adventure activity for older teenagers.
- **Contract Period:** 01/02/2025 to 31/05/2026
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 5: Innovation
- **Lot id:** `5`
- **Status:** cancelled
- **CPV codes:** 85000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKD

- **Description:** Lot 5: Innovation
Any innovative or original activities that would not come under any of the other Lots, but which would meet an identified need of children and young people with disabilities in Cumberland.
- **Contract Period:** 01/02/2025 to 31/05/2026
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (4)
- **Award:** 040737-2024-1 (active)

  - Supplier(s): **Carlisle Mencap**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-144936`
  - Value: £241,217 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** 040737-2024-2 (active)

  - Supplier(s): **People First**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-133016`
  - Value: £214,217 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** 040737-2024-3 (active)

  - Supplier(s): **Sport Works**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-87025`
  - Value: £241,217 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** 040737-2024-4 (active)

  - Supplier(s): **West House**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-133018`
  - Value: £241,217 † (exc. VAT)

> † value taken from the contract record; the award notice published none.

## Contracts (4)
- **Contract:** 040737-2024-1 (active)
  - Signed Value: £241,217
  - Signed Date: 07/11/2024

- **Contract:** 040737-2024-2 (active)
  - Signed Value: £214,217
  - Signed Date: 07/11/2024

- **Contract:** 040737-2024-3 (active)
  - Signed Value: £241,217
  - Signed Date: 07/11/2024

- **Contract:** 040737-2024-4 (active)
  - Signed Value: £241,217
  - Signed Date: 07/11/2024

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F040737-2024)
- **Last Source Update:** 2024-12-18T11:29:00.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-22T05:39:19.959Z
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