Tender

The Provision of Residential Children's Home Services (block bed purchase) in Westmorland and Furness

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

21 Nov 2025 at 15:20

Planning

02 May 2025 at 13:48

Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland and Furness Council commenced a procurement process for the provision of Residential Children's Home Services, aiming to secure a block bed purchase contract to improve the lives of children through local high-quality residential services. The purchasing authority, a sub-central government entity based in Kendal, United Kingdom, was planning this services-based procurement under a light-touch regime, with a delivery area focused on the UKD12 region. Despite initially being at the planning stage, as evidenced by the engagement session held virtually on 4 April 2025, the procurement process for tender ID DN771349 was ultimately withdrawn and terminated on 21 November 2025 due to a decision not to progress with the contract award following the evaluation process.

This procurement opportunity, though now cancelled, initially presented a promising avenue for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those operating as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The scope aimed to support capacity building for local businesses in related sectors, providing a platform for growth by engaging in essential community service provision. Any similar future opportunities would be facilitated through The Chest, the council's tender portal, presenting further potential for businesses to compete and collaborate in delivering beneficial and impactful children's home services.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Residential Children's Home Services (block bed purchase) in Westmorland and Furness

Notice Description

Residential Children's Home - Block Purchase Contract To secure beds for children from Westmorland & Furness Council through a local block bed contract arrangement To improve the lives of children referred to the service, through the provision of a high-quality local children's home

Planning Information

The Engagement session was advertised via the council tender portal The Chest. Expressions of interest were provided directly to the council via an email address provided within the advertisement. Providers in the market who expressed an interest were invited to attend an engagement session on the 4th April 2025. The session was virtual and presented on Microsoft Teams. Provision for clarifications were held at the end of the session.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050c6a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076125-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Withdrawn
Lots Status
Withdrawn
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Mrs Corrina McCleary-Hill
Contact Email
procurement.mailbox.waf@cumbria.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+447423749386

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
TLD12 East Cumbria

Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Further Information

Notice Documents

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