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Next Steps Accommodation Programme

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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24 Apr 2026 at 12:22

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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24 Apr 2026 at 11:26

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland and Furness Council, a sub-central government authority based in Kendal, United Kingdom, is overseeing the procurement process for the "Next Steps Accommodation Programme." This programme aims to provide supported accommodation to prevent homelessness and rough sleeping, classified under Health and Social Work Services. The contract award date is 24th April 2026, with the contract period commencing from 8th May 2026, extending until 31st March 2027. The procurement stage is complete, having used a direct award method justified by the recipient being the sole local provider eligible for a specific capital grant. The service will be delivered within the UKD12 region, with Home Group Limited designated as the supplier.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for organisations specialising in health and social work services, particularly those with experience in supported accommodation and homelessness prevention. Businesses capable of delivering comprehensive support services will find this contract particularly lucrative, given its above-threshold value. While Home Group Limited received the direct award, similar businesses focusing on social welfare could benefit from understanding the procurement rationale and preparing for future opportunities in related areas within the region. Establishing strong local partnerships and enhancing service offerings aligned with public authority initiatives can further facilitate business growth in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Next Steps Accommodation Programme

Notice Description

To provide supported accommodation for the prevention of homelessness and rough sleeping.

Procurement Information

The only local provider that received a capital grant for this type of accommodation. The grant can only be used solely for supported housing for homeless people.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068aa5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037588-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£174,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
7 May 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

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
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

HOME GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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