Award

All Age Carers Support Service

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

11 Feb 2026 at 15:33

Award

02 Feb 2026 at 08:30

Tender

10 Jul 2025 at 13:30

Planning

02 Jul 2025 at 15:36

Planning

03 Jun 2025 at 08:32

Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland and Furness Council has completed the procurement process for the "All Age Carers Support Service," a project aimed at supporting unpaid carers throughout the region. This procurement, classified under health and social work services, utilised an open procedure method and was governed by the UKPGA 2023/54 legal framework. Situated in Kendal, the buyer, Westmorland and Furness Council operates within the UKD12 region of the United Kingdom. The tender reached the award stage on 11 February 2026, with the contract set to commence on 1 April 2026, concluding on 31 March 2029, with an option to extend for up to 12 months. Notably, the standstill period was extended to 20 February 2026.

Targeting a broad spectrum of services for unpaid carers—who support family, partners, or friends with health issues—the contract valued at £3,467,000 offers substantial opportunities for SMEs and suppliers specialising in health and social care services. With six bids received during the process, five from SMEs, it exemplifies the robust competition and interest amongst small and medium enterprises. N-COMPASS TOWARDS A BRIGHTER FUTURE LIMITED, a socially responsible SME, emerged as the supplier, suggesting that businesses aligned with community wellbeing and support services are well-suited for similar future projects, enhancing their growth and visibility in the sector.

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Notice Title

All Age Carers Support Service

Notice Description

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS NOTICE LINKS DIRECTLY TO UK 6 NOTICE OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052b38 PUBLISHED ON THE 02 FEBRUARY 2026. THIS NOTICE ADVISES OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE STANDSTILL PERIOD WITHIN THE ORIGINAL NOTICE. STANDSTILL PERIOD HAS BEEN EXTENDED AND WILL END ON THE 20 FEBRUARY 2026. As part of its statutory duty, and in line with its vision, priorities and values, Westmorland and Furness Council recently went out for tender for this All-Age Carers Service to support unpaid carers across Westmorland and Furness. The key priorities the Service needs to deliver against are outlined below. * Carers are recognised by health and social care professionals * Carers receive information, advice and guidance * Carers are supported to have healthy and fulfilled lives * Carers are supported to have breaks from their caring role * Carers' voices are heard and valued * Carers have a say in how their services are delivered * Carers are protected from harm An unpaid Carer is anyone who cares for a family member, partner or friend who needs help because of their physical or mental health, disability, or an addiction, and would find it difficult to manage without their support. Carers can be of any age, supporting a child or an adult.

Lot Information

Lot 1

As part of its statutory duty, and in line with its vision, priorities and values, Westmorland and Furness Council has commissioned this All-Age Carers Service to support unpaid carers across Westmorland and Furness. The key priorities the Service needs to deliver against are outlined below. * Carers are recognised by health and social care professionals * Carers receive information, advice and guidance * Carers are supported to have healthy and fulfilled lives * Carers are supported to have breaks from their caring role * Carers' voices are heard and valued * Carers have a say in how their services are delivered * Carers are protected from harm An unpaid Carer is anyone who cares for a family member, partner or friend who needs help because of their physical or mental health, disability, or an addiction, and would find it difficult to manage without their support. Carers can be of any age, supporting a child or an adult.

Options: One optional extension of 12 months

Planning Information

Westmorland and Furness Council All Age Carers Support Contract Supplier Information Event - Thursday 8th May 2025 10am-11am We would like to invite any interested suppliers to attend an information event via Teams regarding the recommission of the All Age Carers Support Contract. We will cover - • Commissioning timeline • New contract budget and length • Feedback from service users If you would like to attend please contact commissioning.WAF@cumbria.gov.uk for a link to the meeting.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052b38
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012536-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, 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
£3,467,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,467,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
8 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
2 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Alyson Delin
Contact Email
alyson.delin@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk, procurement.mailbox.waf@cumbria.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7423749646

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

N-COMPASS TOWARDS A BRIGHTER FUTURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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