Tender

Housing Support Linked to Short term Accommodation with Emergency Provision for Young People for Cumberland

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Tender

13 Jan 2026 at 17:20

PlanningUpdate

12 Dec 2025 at 14:11

PlanningUpdate

26 Nov 2025 at 13:08

PlanningUpdate

03 Oct 2025 at 10:34

Planning

15 Sep 2025 at 16:32

Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council has initiated a tender process seeking service providers for "Housing Support Linked to Short term Accommodation with Emergency Provision for Young People" in the Cumberland region. This procurement falls under the social work services with accommodation category and is conducted through an open procedure. The proposed service contract has a primary term of one year starting on 1st April 2026 and potentially extends for an additional year, ending by 31st March 2028. The tender, open on the 'The Chest' procurement platform, has an estimated initial value of £336,552, excluding VAT, potentially rising to £689,931.60 if the extension options are exercised. Key deadlines include the tender submission deadline on 9th February 2026, with the enquiry period closing on 26th January 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for service providers specialising in housing support and emergency accommodation, particularly those experienced in delivering tailored support to young people in crisis. The procurement is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can demonstrate a robust understanding of social value and quality service provision within the framework of the council's strategic priorities focused on health, wellbeing, and early intervention. Engaging in this tender could enable businesses to expand their service offerings within the public sector and foster long-term relationships with a local government authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Housing Support Linked to Short term Accommodation with Emergency Provision for Young People for Cumberland

Notice Description

Cumberland Council is procuring Housing Support Linked to Short term Accommodation with Emergency Provision for Young People for Cumberland. The Service Provider(s) will deliver packages of person centred, individualised support that is linked to accommodation for Cumberland Young People who are in housing need, including the ability for Young People to access emergency accommodation provision when needed to enable the Authority to meet the following key aims: Meet the requirements of its statutory obligations, achieve Cumberland Council plan priorities, including but not limited to: prevention and early intervention, addressing inequalities, driving change, accessible and trusted services and the central aim of improving Health and Wellbeing. The council proposes to enter into the contract for an initial term of 1 year or 12 months with the successful tenderer. There is the potential for a contract extension of up to 12 months depending on both the success in achieving the required outcomes and availability of further funding. It is up to the council whether or not to implement these optional extensions. If the contract runs for the initial term only it will end on 31st March 2027. The contract value for the initial term is PS336,552 exl VAT. If the council implements the 12 months optional extension, the contract will end on 31st March 2028. The contract value for the initial term, the optional extension periods and the potential uplifts is PS689,931.60 excluding VAT. This figure is indicative only as the extension periods and uplifts are not guaranteed and a maximum estimation has been included for void payments (potential providers should note the inclusion of estimated void cost significantly inflates the total contract value including the initial term) If the council implements an extension or uplift, this will be confirmed with the successful supplier in advance. If the services to be provided are VAT exempt then VAT cannot be charged by the successful supplier. For further details and to access the tender documents use our online procurement portal, The Chest https://www.the-chest.org.uk You must be registered on The Chest to be able to view the opportunity and submit a tender. Registration is free. Ensure you read and understand the Invitation to Tender (ITT) and its appendices before completing the tender documents. Clarification questions can be asked on The Chest messaging section. You should take note of the deadlines in the Procurement Timetable, which is in the ITT. All bids must be received electronically via The Chest by the deadline stated in the Invitation to Tender (ITT). Any clarifications about the tender must be sent via messaging on The Chest by the deadline stated in the ITT.

Lot Information

West Cumberland

The lots have been divided geographically across Cumberland. Lot 1 will cover West Cumberland.

Renewal: If the council implements the 12 months optional extension, the contract will end on 31st March 2028. The contract value for the initial term, the optional extension periods and the potential uplifts is PS689,931.60 excluding VAT. This figure is indicative only as the extension periods and uplifts are not guaranteed and a maximum estimation has been included for void payments (potential providers should note the inclusion of estimated void cost significantly inflates the total contract value including the initial term)

Carlisle

The lots have been divided geographically across Cumberland. Lot 2 will cover Carlisle.

Renewal: If the council implements the 12 months optional extension, the contract will end on 31st March 2028. The contract value for the initial term, the optional extension periods and the potential uplifts is PS689,931.60 excluding VAT. This figure is indicative only as the extension periods and uplifts are not guaranteed and a maximum estimation has been included for void payments (potential providers should note the inclusion of estimated void cost significantly inflates the total contract value including the initial term)

Planning Information

To start the engagement process, the Council would welcome feedback within this short survey that can be accessed in the link below: https://forms.office.com/e/6bHU72Rw3p Provider Engagement Session 6th January 2026 1pm-3pm via MS teams, the link can be obtained via https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059abf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002871-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£689,931 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£689,930 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
6 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CUMBERLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
peopleprocurement@cumberland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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