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Provision of Family Help and Support Services

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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23 Jan 2025 at 13:52

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Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland and Furness Council has completed the tender for the provision of Family Help and Support Services, classified under the Health and social work services category (CPV: 85000000). The project, set in the North West region of the United Kingdom, involved a restricted procedure procurement method. The contract, valued at £97,200, was awarded on 23 January 2025 and will run from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. The award has gone to Cumbria Family Support, who will deliver a range of services aimed at supporting children, young people, and their families.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in social work, health services, and community support programmes, especially those focusing on evidence-based parenting and peer-to-peer family help models. Organisations that specialise in volunteer programme management, practical family support, and interventions to improve child and family outcomes will find this contract particularly relevant. The project does not target SMEs specifically, but it is well-suited for voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. These entities can leverage their expertise to enhance service delivery and build a strong reputation within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Family Help and Support Services

Notice Description

Children and young people are supported to access services at the point of need and are protected from harm, isolation, bullying and social exclusion. Fewer children and young people require statutory intervention. children and young people supported to develop skills and knowledge to improve their life chances. Parents / carers supported to understand child development and develop confidence in their parenting. Families have positive, successful relationships within the family unit and community. Children and young people supported to have improved behaviour, self-esteem, health and well-being. More families have access and engage positively in a range of high-quality services within their local area. families influence service development. To achieve this, the Provider shall deliver: A peer-to-peer family help model that delivers home based support and practical help to families who are experiencing difficulties. A robust volunteer programme with a robust supervision model and training plan. A range of interventions and Evidence based parenting programmes designed to help parents / carers of children and young people who have identified unmet needs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-118de200-03ab-48b4-ac2f-286a9d44b86a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0563fd4-3bba-4316-8d4d-cebbc9bc5438
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£97,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£97,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 4DQ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CUMBRIA FAMILY SUPPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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