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08 Jul 2026 at 12:26

Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland and Furness Council has announced a tender for "Overnight Security Services for Homelessness Temporary Accommodation," aimed at supporting the secure operation of their homelessness services, including a hostel in Kendal and additional temporary accommodations. This procurement falls under the services category in the CPV classification for security services. The process is currently at the tender stage, with the tender period ending on 5th August 2026. The entire project is valued at £432,000, with the procurement conducted via an open procedure. Interested parties can review the necessary documents and submit their tenders through The Chest portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in security services, particularly those with expertise in overnight security and experience working within community or social service sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises are specifically encouraged to apply, as indicated by the procurement’s suitability criteria. The contract duration is set from 31st August 2026 to 1st September 2028, with the possibility for renewal in two additional one-year terms, offering a stable and potentially extended engagement for successful bidders.

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Notice Title

Overnight Security Services for Homelessness Temporary Accommodation

Notice Description

Westmorland and Furness Council has a statutory duty to provide advice and assistance to people who are threatened with or experiencing homelessness, including the provision of interim and/or temporary accommodation in accordance with homelessness legislation and the Homelessness Code of Guidance. The Council operates homelessness services across its administrative area, including a homelessness hostel in Kendal and a three bed temporary accommodation at a satellite site within the W&F footprint. The Council is seeking the provision of an overnight waking night security service to support the safe and secure operation of the Hostel and to provide remote oversight of temporary accommodation during overnight hours.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c659
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064201-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£432,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£432,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Aug 2026 - 1 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
TLD12 East Cumbria

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

Further Information

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