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Youth Sector Infrastructure Support Services

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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19 Mar 2026 at 14:17

Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland and Furness Council in Kendal, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for "Youth Sector Infrastructure Support Services." The industry category pertains to health and social work services aimed at supporting youth infrastructure. The award stage was reached on 19 March 2026, with the contract assigned to CUMBRIA YOUTH ALLIANCE, located in Workington. The procurement method employed was limited due to being below the threshold, involving a light-touch regime. The contract period is set from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2029, with potential renewal extending up to June 2030, should key performance indicators be achieved. The service focuses on fulfilling statutory duties regarding youth well-being as guided by the Education Act 1996.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses aiming to expand in the youth services sector. It is particularly suited for SMEs within the region who specialise in providing health and social work services. By aligning with the Family Hub model to ensure comprehensive support for young people, this contract can help firms increase visibility and establish credibility within the localised communities of Westmorland and Furness. Additionally, businesses hoping to engage with the voluntary youth sector will find scope to innovate and improve the quality and sustainability of services available to young people aged 11-19, and extending up to 25 for individuals with additional needs.

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Notice Title

Youth Sector Infrastructure Support Services

Notice Description

This service specification outlines the requirements for the Youth Sector Infrastructure Support Service commissioned by Westmorland & Furness Council. The service will support the local authority in fulfilling its statutory duties under: * Section 507B of the Education Act 1996, supported by the Statutory Guidance for Local Authorities on Services and Activities to Improve Young People's Well-being (Department for Culture, Media and Sport). These duties relate to the responsibility to secure sufficient services and activities for young people aged 13 to 19, and up to age 25 for young people with learning difficulties, to support improvements in their well-being as defined in Subsection 13 of the Act. This service aligns with and supports the delivery of the Family Hub model, ensuring joined-up, place-based, and accessible support for children, young people and families. The Youth Sector Infrastructure Support Service will provide support to the voluntary youth sector in Westmorland and Furness to build on existing strengths and raise standards to ensure that high quality, well managed and sustainable services are available that address the identified needs of young people aged 11-19 years old (up to 25 for those with additional needs).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066f13
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025240-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CUMBRIA YOUTH ALLIANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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