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Framework for The Provision of Suitable Housing for Separated Young Adults 18+

Cumberland Council

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

24 Jul 2026 at 16:21

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

13 Feb 2026 at 16:43

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

14 Nov 2025 at 17:26

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

11 Nov 2025 at 16:33

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

22 Jul 2025 at 12:27

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council procured a closed framework for social work services with accommodation for separated young adults aged 18 and over. The requirement covers suitable housing and associated support, including helping residents access funds and other services, overcome barriers, engage with their communities, and improve their physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. Providers must also support service delivery, mobilisation, quality assurance, contingency arrangements, feedback and performance monitoring. The work is delivered in the Cumberland area. The framework has three service models: Flexible Block accommodation for changing demand, Fixed Block accommodation for predictable demand, and Direct Award arrangements for emergencies, individual preferences or cases that other lots cannot meet. The council is the buyer and commissioning authority.

The procurement has been awarded and the contract is active. Cumberland Council used an open procedure to establish a closed framework covering three lots: Flexible Block, Fixed Block and Direct Award. The award was made on 6 February 2026 to Everyone Matters Homes CIC, Fortix Ltd, Kaplan Care Limited, Lorac Housing Ltd, Phoenix Housing Support Cumbria Ltd and UK Health Kits Ltd, across all three lots. The awarded value is £1,076,400 excluding VAT (£1,291,680 including VAT). The contract was signed on 28 February 2026 and runs from 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2029, with a possible extension to 28 February 2030. Framework admission used six mandatory pass/fail questions. Later mini-competitions for Lots 1 and 2 assess quality at 60%, price at 30% and social value at 10%.

This procurement shows sustained demand from Cumberland Council for providers combining suitable accommodation with supported housing or social care expertise for separated young adults. Credible competitors need the capacity to provide flexible or fixed bed arrangements, and to respond to individual or emergency placements where accommodation, availability and personal preferences determine the solution. Strong evidence would include effective mobilisation, safe and accessible homes, engagement with residents, support to access public funds and other services, and approaches that address barriers to participation. Providers should be able to demonstrate quality assurance, contingency planning for staff absence or unusual circumstances, feedback from residents and support teams, and continuous improvement against outcomes and key performance indicators. Social value delivery and measurable community, wellbeing, workforce development or environmental benefits are also important.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for The Provision of Suitable Housing for Separated Young Adults 18+

Notice Description

Cumberland Council has awarded a (closed) framework for providers with the capacity, required skills and experience to deliver a service for the Provision of Suitable Housing for Separated Young Adults 18+. The council proposes to enter into the framework from the 1st March 2026 with the successful tenderers. The initial framework period is from 1st March 2026 - 28th February 2029. The framework end date of 28th February 2030 is the date the framework will end if the potential 12 months extension is used. Use of this extension is at the absolute discretion of the council. Any extension will be confirmed with the successful suppliers if implemented. The highest estimated value is PS1,076,400 excluding VAT. This is for the initial term and the potential 12 months extension period.

Lot Information

Flexible Block

Renewal: There is the potential for one extension of up to 12 months, depending on the success in achieving the required outcomes and further funding being received from the government.

Fixed Block

Renewal: There is the potential for one extension of up to 12 months, depending on the success in achieving the required outcomes and further funding being received from the government.

Direct Award

Renewal: There is the potential for one extension of up to 12 months, depending on the success in achieving the required outcomes and further funding being received from the government.

Planning Information

We are inviting all providers interested in delivering this service to attend our provider engagement session on the 18th August 2025 at 1 pm via Microsoft Teams. During this session, the following will be covered: • The outline commissioning plan • Expectations of the service • The tender process The Council welcomes the views of providers and there will 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 12th August 2025. A Microsoft Teams invite link and agenda will be sent to all providers who register an interest before the deadline (12th August 2025, 5pm.)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0563bf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070460-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,076,400 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,076,400 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,076,400 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,076,400 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
18 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
6 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cumberland Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RD
Postcode Area
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
6
Supplier Names

EVERYONE MATTERS HOMES CIC

FORTIX LTD

KAPLAN CARE LIMITED

LORAC HOUSING LTD

PHOENIX HOUSING SUPPORT CUMBRIA LTD

UK HEALTH KITS LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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