Open Tenders
Provision of Day Opportunities for Adults
Cumberland, United Kingdom
Contract Value: £15.16 million (initial 3 years) Maximum: £26.6 million
Application Deadline: 31 March 2028
Tender Description
Cumberland Council is inviting applications for the Provision of Day Opportunities for Adults under its Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS).
This framework aims to provide essential support services for disabled and older people, ensuring they maintain and develop new skills, prevent social isolation, and engage in their local communities.
With a total contract value of £15.16 million over an initial three-year period, with the potential for two 12-month extensions (totaling up to £26.6 million), this is a lucrative opportunity for service providers committed to enhancing adult care services.
Core Service Provisions
Providers will be expected to deliver high-quality services across five key lots, ensuring comprehensive community support.
- Lot 1a: Buildings-Based Day Opportunities
- Lot 1b: Buildings-Based Day Opportunities with Transport
- Lot 2a: Home and Community Outreach
- Lot 2b: Home and Community Outreach with Transport
- Lot 3: Bespoke Mini-Competitions for service gaps
Key Features:
- Open framework allowing new providers to join at any time
- Providers must offer an existing active service or a service that can be mobilised quickly
- Service bids will be assessed every two months
Why Apply to the Framework?
- Secure a Lucrative NHS Contract – Benefit from a multi-million-pound contract with long-term stability.
- Enhance Community Wellbeing – Play a vital role in supporting social inclusion and engagement
- Flexible and Scalable – Providers can submit new services anytime, ensuring continuous opportunities
- Ongoing Bid Submissions – Every two months, new bids are reviewed, making it accessible year-round
- Competitive Edge – Work within a recognised framework supporting adult social care
Eligibility Requirements
- Providers must have an existing, active service or be able to mobilise quickly
- Capacity to support adults with disabilities and older people
- Compliance with Cumberland Council's regulatory standards
- Must complete Day Opportunities tender submission forms
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