Award

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

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

12 Mar 2026 at 13:59

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, a public sub-central government authority based in Carlisle, has completed the procurement process for Housing Support Linked to Short-term Accommodation with Emergency Provision for Young People. The open procedure contract aims to address housing needs for young people in Cumberland, offering support tied to accommodation and emergency provisions. The contract period begins on 1st April 2026, lasting initially until 31st March 2027, with a potential extension until March 2028 based on funding availability and successful outcome achievement. The service category falls under social work services with accommodation, covering regions in Cumberland such as West Cumberland and Carlisle. The contract value stands at £336,552 excluding VAT for the initial term, with the possibility of increasing to £689,931.60 over the extended period. Key milestones included award notification dated 12th March 2026 and a standstill period ending 24th March 2026. The Riverside Group Ltd (Care & Support) has been listed as the supplier for the contract.

This tender holds significant potential for businesses specialised in housing support and emergency accommodation services, particularly those capable of delivering individualised, person-centred services for vulnerable young people. The procurement allows for service expansion and innovation that align with Cumberland Council's priorities of early intervention and accessible services, offering an appealing opportunity for large enterprises, SMEs, and VCSE organisations within the industry to compete. The tender process encourages both established companies and emerging ventures to implement strategic initiatives that respond to regional housing needs, contributing to long-term service provision stability and community welfare enhancement in the Cumberland area. The "light touch" regime applied in procurement underscores ease of participation and potential growth avenues for interested service providers.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Cumberland Council has procured 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. Bids were evaluated according to the criteria as set out in the Invitation to Tender From the date of this notice and in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, the council will be observing a standstill period of 8 working days before entering into any contract.

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/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059abf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022350-2026
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
Large

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
6 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
12 Mar 20263 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CUMBERLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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 RIVERSIDE GROUP LTD (CARE & SUPPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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