Award

Independent Visiting Service for Cared For Children and Young People in Cumberland

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

06 Mar 2026 at 09:34

Tender

05 Sep 2025 at 07:51

PlanningUpdate

07 Jul 2025 at 07:47

Planning

07 Jul 2025 at 07:46

Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council, identified as a public authority within sub-central government, has successfully awarded a contract for the Independent Visiting Service for Cared For Children and Young People in Cumberland. The procurement process commenced with a tender invitation and culminated in the awarding of the contract to The National Youth Advocacy Service, recognised as a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) and a voluntary and community sector enterprise (VCSE). The procurement method employed was open competition, below threshold, under the special regime of Light Touch regulations. This service falls within the industry categories of health services and social work and related services, with a regional focus in the UKD1 region, United Kingdom. The contract is active from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, with potential extensions up to 31st March 2030, contingent upon successful outcomes and funding availability, enhancing opportunities for long-term engagement.

The competitive opportunity created for businesses through this tender allows SMEs and VCSEs to engage in delivering crucial social care services, highlighting the importance of independent support for cared-for children. The service requires skilled providers capable of offering consistent and compassionate support and involves dedicated adult volunteers rather than paid staff, ensuring meaningful engagement with the youth. Companies with experience in health and social work sectors are well-positioned to offer their services and expand their influence within the local community. The focus on quality assurance and social value in the evaluation criteria encourages businesses to innovate and contribute positively to societal welfare, making it beneficial for entities aiming to enhance their community impact while meeting service expectations.

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Notice Title

Independent Visiting Service for Cared For Children and Young People in Cumberland

Notice Description

Cumberland Council have commissioned a provider to deliver Independent Visiting Service for Cared For Children and Young People in Cumberland. As part of this, we are determined to deliver excellent public services with children's social care being a vital component. Cumberland Council takes a fresh approach to the delivery of inclusive services that are shaped by our residents and communities. By enabling positive outcomes for health and wellbeing, prosperity and the environment, we will fulfil the potential of our people and our area. We are ambitious for all of our children and families in Cumberland. We want our children to live, work and play in a community where they are able to grow, thrive, be safe, have a voice and flourish.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There is the potential for two contract extensions of up to 12 months each, depending on both the success in achieving the required outcomes and availability of further funding.

Planning Information

We are inviting all interested providers to join us for a provider engagement session on the 10th July 2025, 10 am to 12 noon via Microsoft Teams. As part of the provider engagement session the Council Commissioning Team will discuss the outline commissioning plan, talk through the tender process and commissioning timeline. The Service Lead will give an overview of the expectations of the service we wish to deliver. The Council welcomes the views of providers with the ability and experience to deliver this service and there will also be an opportunity for providers to ask questions. To reserve a space on the provider engagement session please send an email to Alice Clague, Commissioning Officer using the following email address: alice.clague@cumberland.gov.uk by 5pm Monday 7th July 2025. A Microsoft Teams invite link and agenda will be sent to all providers who register an interest before the deadline (7th July 2025, 5pm.)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055993
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020209-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£129,927 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£129,927 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£129,927 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
7 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
4 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CUMBERLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RD
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD1 Cumbria

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCACY SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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