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Future Adults Social Care - Diagnostic Review - Further Competition via ESPO 664_25 Consultancy Services Framework

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland and Furness Council has concluded its procurement process for a consultancy project named "Future Adults Social Care - Diagnostic Review." This tender was conducted through a further competition via the ESPO 664_25 Consultancy Services Framework, focusing on consultancy services in the research and development industry category. The project, aimed at shaping future operating model options for Adults Social Care, will commence on 8th December 2025 and conclude on 13th February 2026, with a contract value of £276,000. Inner Circle Consulting Limited was awarded the contract following the competition, and the award was published on 1st December 2025. The project location is England, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for consultancies specialising in social care and research & development services. Businesses that have experience in the public sector and can provide innovative solutions for financial sustainability and operational change will find this project suitable, especially if they are registered with the ESPO consultancy framework. Given the award to Inner Circle Consulting Limited, businesses classified as SMEs can still compete for similar tenders, highlighting significant avenues for growth in the industry and fostering partnerships and integration within the Adults Social Care sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Future Adults Social Care - Diagnostic Review - Further Competition via ESPO 664_25 Consultancy Services Framework

Notice Description

Westmorland and Furness Council carried out a further competition, via the ESPO 664_25 Consultancy Services Framework, for a highly experienced consultancy to work with Westmorland & Furness Adults Social Care and its supporting service teams to create future operating model options. This critical work will shape the council's direction of travel for ASC over the next 3-5 years, and inform sector-leading approaches to financial sustainability, integration and partnerships and required operational change to ensure we meet the needs of our residents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e17de91c-8b1c-404e-bcf0-02077c19d5f8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79d9928e-a841-4647-b8d8-86f14205f1cf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Further Competition via ESPO 664_25 Consultancy Services Framework
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£276,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£276,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
8 Dec 2025 - 13 Feb 2026 1-6 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
Alison Henderson
Contact Email
alison.henderson@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South 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

INNER CIRCLE CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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