AwardedAwarded 11 August 2026
Residential short breaks for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism carlisle
Cumberland Council · Local authority
In brief
Cumberland Council awarded care work to Carlisle Mencap Limited on 11 August 2026.
The notice gives a value of £344,139 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 1 year, starting 1 September 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
Cumberland Council have commissioned a provider to provide Residential Short Breaks for Adults with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism.
Residential Short Breaks complement the range of services currently available to adults with a learning disability and / or who are autistic and forms part of the range of options available to meet people's assessed needs.
Short breaks can have a significant positive impact on someone's independence and choice by enabling them to continue living in their own home by providing support they can access when their regular care giver needs to take a break from their caring responsibilities.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Carlisle Mencap Limited (SME) | £344,139 | 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 035946-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 045025-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 078356-2026
About the buyer
Cumberland CouncilLast 12 months
Procurements
153Awards
125Suppliers it has used most for care
- Barnardo's1 contract
- Carlisle Mencap Limited1 contract
- Cumbria Addictions Advice and Solutions1 contract
- Cumbria Health Limited1 contract
- Everyone Matters Homes CIC1 contract
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From notice 035946-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 21 April 2026, last updated 18 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.