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Housing

Westmorland and Furness Council

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

01 Apr 2026 at 15:56

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

06 Feb 2026 at 11:38

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

30 Oct 2025 at 14:56

Tender Notice
Planning

30 Oct 2025 at 13:47

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process initiated by Westmorland and Furness Council focuses on housing support linked to short-term accommodation and emergency temporary accommodation. Specifically targeting young people, the tender aims to reduce inequality and enable a bright future free from the risk of homelessness. The procurement is in the 'award' stage, having concluded on 1 April 2026, with The Riverside Group successfully awarded the contract. This process, governed under the light touch regime, targets the health and social work services category and is valued at £275,286. The service spans various UK regions, including UKC, UKD, and UKE among others. Key details also include the provision of a 12-month extension option with the maximum contract duration potentially extending to March 2029, under an open procurement methodology.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies within the health and social services sector, particularly those experienced in housing support and youth services. Businesses that specialise in personalised service delivery, especially those adept in working with young people experiencing complex support needs, mild learning disabilities, or high-functioning autism, would be well-suited to engage in this contract. The emphasis on strategic alignment with the council’s priorities and capacity to manage tenancy transitions effectively further suggests that organisations with robust service delivery planning and the ability to drive efficient, flexible service models will find this tender beneficial for growth and expansion in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Housing

Notice Description

Lot 1: Barrow in Furness Lot 2: South Lakeland Lot 3: Eden The Key Service Aim is to support young people in need and reduce inequality, supporting the Council's priority for People as identified in the Council Plan; we will support everyone to start well, live well and age well. We are ambitious for all our children and young people; committed to listening to their aspirations and showing them how much we care. Council plan | Westmorland and Furness Council Service Vision Our ambition for the young people in our service is that: * Young people receive the right help at the right time. * Young people receive a service that is personalised to their needs, from a service offer which is consistent across the county. * Young people who access our services go on to experience a bright and fulfilling future, free from the risk of homelessness. Our ambition for the service is that, from the first point of contact with a young person who is experiencing homelessness/at risk of homelessness, everyone working in this service area sees the potential in that young person and plays their part in shifting that young person from a point of crisis, to give them hope for the future.

Lot Information

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d725
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030513-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£275,286 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
31 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
5 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Westmorland and Furness Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 4DQ
Postcode Area
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
2
Supplier Names

The Riverside Group

The Riverside Group Ltd (Care & Support)

Further Information

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