Residential Short Breaks for Adults with a Learning Disability and/or Autism - Carlisle

Cumberland Council
North West
Open procedure
1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027

The service provides overnight stays, structured activities, and support for adults with high-level needs, including personal care and health requirements. The contract is based in Carlisle and focuses on delivering short-term residential respite care to support individuals and their carers.

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Awarded value: £344k; As published
Published: 21 April 2026
Awarded: 18 August 2026; Carlisle Mencap
Contract length: 12 months; Ends 31 August 2027

What the contract covers

Services contract

Provision of residential short break services for adults with learning disabilities and autism, including personal care and support activities.

Provide Residential Short Breaks for Adults with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism

Terms and requirements

Contract type: Services contract
Procedure: Open procedure
Initial term: 12 months
Contract dates: 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027
Certifications asked for: None stated
Lots: 1
Suitable for SMEs: Yes
Suitable for charities and social enterprises: Yes
Category: Services
CPV codes: 85300000

Services in this contract

Planned residential respite for adultsMain service£618k typicalResidential short breaks for adults with learning disability and/or autism in Carlisle

Lifecycle

Published
21 April 2026
Contract awardedto Carlisle Mencap
18 August 2026
Contract starts
1 September 2026
Contract ends
31 August 2027

The buyer

Cumberland Council

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The supplier

Carlisle Mencap

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Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/1819972/residential-short-breaks-for-adults-with-a-learning-disability-and-or-autism-car
Buyer reference: Not published
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-068709
Last checked: 5 November 2026

Cumberland Council. Residential Short Breaks for Adults with a Learning Disability and/or Autism - Carlisle. Contract award, 21 April 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/1819972/residential-short-breaks-for-adults-with-a-learning-disability-and-or-autism-car (accessed 5 November 2026).