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title: "The Abbey, Staveley - Affordable Housing Scheme"
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# The Abbey, Staveley - Affordable Housing Scheme

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d008a8dc-d3e2-4cfb-9af8-97519026cbda

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## Summary

Westmorland and Furness Council is inviting expressions of interest for a “The Abbey, Staveley - Affordable Housing Scheme” project in England. The procurement process is in the active tender stage, with a closing date for submissions on 31 January 2025. This project involves the development and subsequent management of a general needs affordable housing scheme at the former Abbey Care Home site in Staveley. Emphasising innovative design and significant Green/eco measures, this tender falls under the building installation work industry category, with additional classifications including construction and civil engineering work as well as building completion work. The contract is valued at £5,000,000, with the contract period running from 1 May 2025 to 31 December 2028.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses, particularly those with experience in innovative, eco-friendly building design and construction. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The nature of the project, which combines sustainable development with affordable housing, will appeal to businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in civil engineering and sustainable housing projects. With the Council prioritising eco measures, businesses specialising in green technologies and sustainable construction will find this an ideal opportunity to showcase their capabilities and drive business growth. Interested parties must register and submit their proposals via The Chest portal.

## Notice

The Council is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced Registered Providers to develop and then manage a general needs affordable housing scheme on the site of the former Abbey Care Home, Staveley. Increased provision of affordable housing is a key facet of the Council's Vision, and the Council is particularly keen to see innovative design alongside significant levels of Green/ eco measures. 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/0f8bd788-3df6-4359-81bd-25cc6f9ea551 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 45300000 - Building installation work
- 45400000 - Building completion work

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2024 at 17:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f8bd788-3df6-4359-81bd-25cc6f9ea551

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f8bd788-3df6-4359-81bd-25cc6f9ea551
  18th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=7c1a17e8-60bd-ef11-8133-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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