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title: "Provision of Family Help and Support Services"
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buyer: "WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL"
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# Provision of Family Help and Support Services

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-118de200-03ab-48b4-ac2f-286a9d44b86a

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## Summary

Westmorland and Furness Council has completed the tender for the provision of Family Help and Support Services, classified under the Health and social work services category (CPV: 85000000). The project, set in the North West region of the United Kingdom, involved a restricted procedure procurement method. The contract, valued at £97,200, was awarded on 23 January 2025 and will run from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. The award has gone to Cumbria Family Support, who will deliver a range of services aimed at supporting children, young people, and their families.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in social work, health services, and community support programmes, especially those focusing on evidence-based parenting and peer-to-peer family help models. Organisations that specialise in volunteer programme management, practical family support, and interventions to improve child and family outcomes will find this contract particularly relevant. The project does not target SMEs specifically, but it is well-suited for voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. These entities can leverage their expertise to enhance service delivery and build a strong reputation within the public sector.

## Notice

Children and young people are supported to access services at the point of need and are protected from harm, isolation, bullying and social exclusion. Fewer children and young people require statutory intervention. children and young people supported to develop skills and knowledge to improve their life chances. Parents / carers supported to understand child development and develop confidence in their parenting. Families have positive, successful relationships within the family unit and community. Children and young people supported to have improved behaviour, self-esteem, health and well-being. More families have access and engage positively in a range of high-quality services within their local area. families influence service development. To achieve this, the Provider shall deliver: A peer-to-peer family help model that delivers home based support and practical help to families who are experiencing difficulties. A robust volunteer programme with a robust supervision model and training plan. A range of interventions and Evidence based parenting programmes designed to help parents / carers of children and young people who have identified unmet needs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0563fd4-3bba-4316-8d4d-cebbc9bc5438 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £97,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £97,200 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL |
| Locality | KENDAL |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA9 4DQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness |
| Local authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Electoral ward | Kendal Strickland and Fell |
| Westminster constituency | Westmorland and Lonsdale |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CUMBRIA FAMILY SUPPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2025 at 13:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0563fd4-3bba-4316-8d4d-cebbc9bc5438

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0563fd4-3bba-4316-8d4d-cebbc9bc5438
  23rd January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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