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title: "Youth Sector Infrastructure Support Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066f13"
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# Youth Sector Infrastructure Support Services

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066f13

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## Summary

Westmorland and Furness Council in Kendal, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for "Youth Sector Infrastructure Support Services." The industry category pertains to health and social work services aimed at supporting youth infrastructure. The award stage was reached on 19 March 2026, with the contract assigned to CUMBRIA YOUTH ALLIANCE, located in Workington. The procurement method employed was limited due to being below the threshold, involving a light-touch regime. The contract period is set from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2029, with potential renewal extending up to June 2030, should key performance indicators be achieved. The service focuses on fulfilling statutory duties regarding youth well-being as guided by the Education Act 1996.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses aiming to expand in the youth services sector. It is particularly suited for SMEs within the region who specialise in providing health and social work services. By aligning with the Family Hub model to ensure comprehensive support for young people, this contract can help firms increase visibility and establish credibility within the localised communities of Westmorland and Furness. Additionally, businesses hoping to engage with the voluntary youth sector will find scope to innovate and improve the quality and sustainability of services available to young people aged 11-19, and extending up to 25 for individuals with additional needs.

## Notice

This service specification outlines the requirements for the Youth Sector Infrastructure Support Service commissioned by Westmorland & Furness Council. The service will support the local authority in fulfilling its statutory duties under: * Section 507B of the Education Act 1996, supported by the Statutory Guidance for Local Authorities on Services and Activities to Improve Young People's Well-being (Department for Culture, Media and Sport). These duties relate to the responsibility to secure sufficient services and activities for young people aged 13 to 19, and up to age 25 for young people with learning difficulties, to support improvements in their well-being as defined in Subsection 13 of the Act. This service aligns with and supports the delivery of the Family Hub model, ensuring joined-up, place-based, and accessible support for children, young people and families. The Youth Sector Infrastructure Support Service will provide support to the voluntary youth sector in Westmorland and Furness to build on existing strengths and raise standards to ensure that high quality, well managed and sustainable services are available that address the identified needs of young people aged 11-19 years old (up to 25 for those with additional needs).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025240-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £140,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CUMBRIA YOUTH ALLIANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2026 at 14:17 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025240-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025240-2026
  19th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cya.org.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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