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title: "Public Realm Works for Barrow Housing Market Renewal at the Tenement Blocks on Barrow Island"
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buyer: "WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL"
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# Public Realm Works for Barrow Housing Market Renewal at the Tenement Blocks on Barrow Island

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1cf0f11a-d978-4205-8427-4409adc23585

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## Summary

Westmorland & Furness Council undertook a procurement process to address housing renewal issues in Barrow Island, funded through the Government's Town Deal initiative. The project focused on improving health and reducing deprivation in tenement blocks, specifically targeting Egerton Court, Steamer Street, and Island Road. The council sought qualified consultants within the architectural and related services category, with an award resulting on 7th October 2024. The contract, valued just over £124,000, awarded to Farrer Huxley, spans from 21st October 2024 to 28th February 2026. The procurement process followed an open procedure, inviting broad participation, and the tender phase concluded on 6th September 2024.

This contract creates significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the architectural service industry, especially those with expertise in public realm projects. With Westmorland & Furness Council showing active involvement, businesses have a chance to contribute towards meaningful social improvement projects in England. Engaging in such contracts not only provides revenue but also enhances a company's portfolio in public sector work, potentially leading to future collaborations with local councils and entities undertaking similar initiatives. Suitable business participants would include those specialising in urban design, consultancy services, and community development projects.

## Notice

Westmorland & Furness Council are delivering a Housing Market Renewal scheme through the Government's Town Deal funding (Brilliant Barrow - The Future of Barrow is Bright). The works are focussed around tenement blocks on Barrow Island and aim to address high levels of deprivation and health inequality in private housing in the area. Works include design and delivery of public realm improvements to Egerton Court, Steamer St and Island Rd. Westmorland & Furness Council require a team of suitably qualified and experienced consultants to deliver these services. The tender is advertised via The Chest, if you are not already registered on the portal the help you need to get started can be found here https://www.the-chest.org.uk/. All details are in the documents within the tender and available via the above portal. Should you have any further questions please direct them via the messaging system on The Chest.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1fd7035-88f2-449e-93ee-9bd712ef64ba |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 20 Oct 2024 - 28 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £124,523 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FARRER HUXLEY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71200000 - Architectural and related services

## Release History

- 6 Jun 2025 at 08:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1fd7035-88f2-449e-93ee-9bd712ef64ba
- 12 Aug 2024 at 17:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93fc3b8f-0022-48f6-bf86-31bf724fe87d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1fd7035-88f2-449e-93ee-9bd712ef64ba
  6th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93fc3b8f-0022-48f6-bf86-31bf724fe87d
  12th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/
- https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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