Housing Related Support linked to Short Term Accommodation and Emergency Temporary Accommodation - Lot 3 (Eden)

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

21 Jul 2026 at 14:07

Tender

26 May 2026 at 14:36

Planning

26 May 2026 at 14:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, undertaken by Westmorland and Furness Council, concerns the provision of "Housing Related Support linked to Short Term Accommodation and Emergency Temporary Accommodation - Lot 3 (Eden)". This opportunity primarily pertains to the industry category of health and social work services, covering various regions within the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, and beyond. The procurement was initiated as an open competition, below the threshold value, following a 'light touch' regime. On 16th July 2026, the supplier, The Riverside Group, was awarded the contract valued at £137,643, with the contract period set from 1st October 2026 to 31st March 2028, subject to a potential 12-month extension.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs with experience in delivering short-term accommodation services and emergency support for young people aged 16 to 24, including those with complex needs or care experience. Businesses equipped to work with statutory services and capable of offering innovative, person-centred service delivery approaches will find themselves particularly well-suited to this contract. The contract's open procurement method encourages participation from a diverse range of service providers, fostering a competitive environment where quality and price are key evaluation criteria. As the contract has been awarded, future renewal opportunities might arise, warranting attention from businesses seeking similar future tender opportunities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Housing Related Support linked to Short Term Accommodation and Emergency Temporary Accommodation - Lot 3 (Eden)

Notice Description

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

Planning Information

Engagement event held on Teams with potential providers on 8t h May 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a3ee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068788-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£275,286 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£275,286 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£137,643 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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