Award

Housing

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

06 Feb 2026 at 11:38

Tender

30 Oct 2025 at 14:56

Planning

30 Oct 2025 at 13:47

Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland and Furness Council has completed a procurement process for a contract titled "Housing Support linked to short term accommodation and emergency temporary accommodation" with the award stage finalised as of 6 February 2026. The project aims to commission a 'Positive Housing Pathway' providing support to young people in housing need, with services commencing on 1 April 2026 and ending on 31 March 2028, with a possible extension for an additional year. The contract has been awarded via a below threshold, unknown procurement method, and involves The Riverside Group Ltd (Care & Support) as the supplier. The initiative falls under the health and social work services category, catering to regions across the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a pivotal opportunity for businesses in the social services sector, particularly those specialising in housing support for young individuals. Service providers with a track record in managing temporary accommodation and offering comprehensive support services may find this contract a strategic fit. Volunteer, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations focused on youth support and homelessness prevention will find this opportunity aligns well with their capacities and strategic objectives, providing both economic growth potential and social impact. The structured engagement process, which included prior planning and market engagement, underscores a clear path for business participation and partnership building with Westmorland and Furness Council.

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Notice Title

Housing

Notice Description

The Authority is looking to continue to improve services for children and young people with the ambition of achieving positive outcomes for all children. The Authority is therefore commissioning a 'Positive Housing Pathway' to deliver housing related support to young people, who are in housing need. Young people will receive a package of support based on their individual needs, which will be reviewed regularly. This support will enable the young person to move on as a self-sufficient adult, able to manage their own tenancy. Service Providers will ensure that services are delivered in line with The Authority's strategic priorities, policies and procedures (including amendments, re-enactments and updates), including, but not limited to Westmorland and Furness Council's Looked After Children Strategy, the Joint Protocol for Homeless Young People in Westmorland and Furness, the Children's Improvement Plan, Westmorland and Furness' Promise to Care Leavers, the Council Plan 2023-2028 and the Westmorland and Furness Joint Local Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2024-2034. The Service Provider will be responsible for carrying out robust research, as well as verification and analysis of data to inform their service delivery planning.

Lot Information

Barrow in Furness

Housing linked to short term accommodation and emergency accommodation for Barrow in Furness

Renewal: 1 x 12 month extension

Lot 2

Housing linked to short term accommodation and emergency accommodation for South Lakeland

Renewal: 1 x 12 month extension

Lot 3

Housing linked to short term accommodation and emergency accommodation for South Lakeland

Renewal: 1 x 12 month extension

Planning Information

Engagement session was held via teams on the 17th September 2025 The following instructions were posted Westmorland and Furness Council is looking to engage with existing and potential providers of Housing Support Linked to Short Term Accommodation and Emergency Temporary Accommodation for Young People to discuss the forthcoming Service requirements in Westmorland and Furness. The session shall: • Provide overview of the proposed service specification • Provide details of the timeline for the forthcoming tenders • Allow providers to ask questions Providers are not required to attend to be considered for the tender process but those attending should find the event beneficial, as it will outline the service and the proposed service specification and provide insight and information regarding the procurement process to be undertaken. If you would like to join the meeting please send an email request for the meeting invite, by 5pm Tuesday 16th September to: commissioning@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d725
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010874-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£800,823 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£275,286 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
31 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ms Lisa Measures
Contact Email
lisa.measures@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk, procurement.mailbox.waf@cumbria.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1228226456

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
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE RIVERSIDE GROUP LTD (CARE & SUPPORT

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