Planning

Barrow Brilliant Futures Fund - Primary to Secondary Transition

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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Planning

28 May 2026 at 14:43

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Westmorland and Furness Council is currently at the planning stage and focuses on the "Barrow Brilliant Futures Fund - Primary to Secondary Transition" project. The project, classified under the services category (Primary and Secondary education services), aims to improve educational outcomes in Barrow as part of the Barrow Transformation Fund. The process is operating under legal basis UKPGA 2023/54, with the primary focus on delivering a programme that supports the transition of pupils from year 6 to year 7. The council has planned a preliminary market engagement with potential providers, with a session scheduled for 10th June. The tender anticipates a contract period from 1st February 2027 to 3rd September 2027. The engagement programme intends to share insights and seek contributions which will help form the Invitation to Tender. Interested parties are encouraged to email for participation by 9th June. The opportunity is designed to support Barrow's educational objectives through targeted interventions and universal resources, and is set in Kendal, UKD12 region.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those experienced in delivering transition support programs for pupils advancing from primary to secondary education. Businesses that can provide both universal and targeted teaching resources stand to benefit greatly, as the project aims to address critical educational and economic diversification goals in Barrow. Potential suppliers with expertise in educational system strengthening and pupil support interventions are well-suited for this tender. Given the strategic goals tied to the Defence Nuclear Enterprise and community education objectives, businesses that can demonstrate evidence-based teaching excellence and enhance educator retention and wellbeing are particularly encouraged to participate. This procurement not only opens doors for market engagement but also positions suppliers at the forefront of educational enhancement initiatives in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Barrow Brilliant Futures Fund - Primary to Secondary Transition

Notice Description

Westmorland and Furness Council is the Delivery Partner for the Brilliant Futures Fund, part of the Barrow Transformation Fund. The Brilliant Futures Fund has been established to take a system-led approach to improving educational outcomes in Barrow. This is critical for the Plan for Barrow, which aims to deliver the Defence Nuclear Enterprise and diversify and strengthen the local economy. The Brilliant Futures Fund has three objectives: 1. Improve educational outcomes in Barrow. 2. Enhance educator retention and wellbeing. 3. Promote excellence in teaching and learning through evidence-based projects and interventions. We seek a Supplier to provide: A program to support Transition from year 6 to year 7: strengthening the system and supporting pupils to thrive following their move into secondary education. The provider will deliver both universal resources and targeted intervention to support those pupils most at risk of disengaging.

Planning Information

Westmorland and Furness Council would like to engage with potential providers of these projects to inform the development of the Invitation to Tender. Please join us to find out more about the Brilliant Futures Fund and these projects, and to contribute your thoughts and ideas. Date: Wednesday 10 June Time: 1pm-2pm Format: Microsoft Teams Following the call, the presentation and a transcript will be shared with attendees. Please notify us by 5pm on Tuesday 9th June if you wish to join the call and the invitation will be shared. Places are limited to a maximum of two attendees per organisation. For invites to the event please Email robert.walker@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk and include the subject Barrow Brilliant Futures Event, Full names and Email for proposed attendees and the full company name. Please also include a brief profile of your company. Invited attendees will be those able to demonstrate that their company is relevant to proposed projects. Suppliers wishing to attend the event should go to www.the-chest.org.uk and click on current opportunities from the navigation area on the left of the screen. On the next screen enter the contract Reference (DN817058) in the box labelled 'contains' then click search. Click on the blue link for the event title to view the opportunity. To express an interest you will need to login. if you are not already registered on the www.the-chest.org.uk you will need to return to the home page and click on Register.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a7f6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050449-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80100000 - Primary education services

80200000 - Secondary education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 3 Sep 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
TLD12 East Cumbria
Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Further Information

Notice Documents

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