--- title: "Independent Visiting Service for Cared For Children and Young People in Cumberland" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055993" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-055993" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055993.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055993.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CUMBERLAND COUNCIL" published: "2026-03-06" --- # Independent Visiting Service for Cared For Children and Young People in Cumberland Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055993 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-055993) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055993.json) ## Summary Cumberland Council, identified as a public authority within sub-central government, has successfully awarded a contract for the Independent Visiting Service for Cared For Children and Young People in Cumberland. The procurement process commenced with a tender invitation and culminated in the awarding of the contract to The National Youth Advocacy Service, recognised as a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) and a voluntary and community sector enterprise (VCSE). The procurement method employed was open competition, below threshold, under the special regime of Light Touch regulations. This service falls within the industry categories of health services and social work and related services, with a regional focus in the UKD1 region, United Kingdom. The contract is active from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, with potential extensions up to 31st March 2030, contingent upon successful outcomes and funding availability, enhancing opportunities for long-term engagement. The competitive opportunity created for businesses through this tender allows SMEs and VCSEs to engage in delivering crucial social care services, highlighting the importance of independent support for cared-for children. The service requires skilled providers capable of offering consistent and compassionate support and involves dedicated adult volunteers rather than paid staff, ensuring meaningful engagement with the youth. Companies with experience in health and social work sectors are well-positioned to offer their services and expand their influence within the local community. The focus on quality assurance and social value in the evaluation criteria encourages businesses to innovate and contribute positively to societal welfare, making it beneficial for entities aiming to enhance their community impact while meeting service expectations. ## Notice Cumberland Council have commissioned a provider to deliver Independent Visiting Service for Cared For Children and Young People in Cumberland. As part of this, we are determined to deliver excellent public services with children's social care being a vital component. Cumberland Council takes a fresh approach to the delivery of inclusive services that are shaped by our residents and communities. By enabling positive outcomes for health and wellbeing, prosperity and the environment, we will fulfil the potential of our people and our area. We are ambitious for all of our children and families in Cumberland. We want our children to live, work and play in a community where they are able to grow, thrive, be safe, have a voice and flourish. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: There is the potential for two contract extensions of up to 12 months each, depending on both the success in achieving the required outcomes and availability of further funding. ### Planning Information We are inviting all interested providers to join us for a provider engagement session on the 10th July 2025, 10 am to 12 noon via Microsoft Teams. As part of the provider engagement session the Council Commissioning Team will discuss the outline commissioning plan, talk through the tender process and commissioning timeline. The Service Lead will give an overview of the expectations of the service we wish to deliver. The Council welcomes the views of providers with the ability and experience to deliver this service and there will also be an opportunity for providers to ask questions. To reserve a space on the provider engagement session please send an email to Alice Clague, Commissioning Officer using the following email address: alice.clague@cumberland.gov.uk by 5pm Monday 7th July 2025. A Microsoft Teams invite link and agenda will be sent to all providers who register an interest before the deadline (7th July 2025, 5pm.) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020209-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | 7 Jul 2025 | | Award date | 4 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £129,927 | | Lots value | £129,927 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £129,927 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CUMBERLAND COUNCIL | | Locality | CARLISLE | | Post town | Carlisle | | Postcode | CA1 1RD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria | | ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland | | Local authority | Cumberland | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Carlisle | | Delivery location | TLD1 Cumbria | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | THE NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCACY SERVICE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 6 Mar 2026 at 09:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020209-2026 - 5 Sep 2025 at 07:51 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054115-2025 - 7 Jul 2025 at 07:47 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037621-2025 - 7 Jul 2025 at 07:46 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037620-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020209-2026 6th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054115-2025 5th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037621-2025 7th July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037620-2025 7th July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.the-chest.org.uk - https://www.the-chest.org.ukRegistrationisFree ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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