---
title: "Next Steps Accommodation Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068aa5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-24"
---

# Next Steps Accommodation Programme

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068aa5

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## Summary

Westmorland and Furness Council, a sub-central government authority based in Kendal, United Kingdom, is overseeing the procurement process for the "Next Steps Accommodation Programme." This programme aims to provide supported accommodation to prevent homelessness and rough sleeping, classified under Health and Social Work Services. The contract award date is 24th April 2026, with the contract period commencing from 8th May 2026, extending until 31st March 2027. The procurement stage is complete, having used a direct award method justified by the recipient being the sole local provider eligible for a specific capital grant. The service will be delivered within the UKD12 region, with Home Group Limited designated as the supplier.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for organisations specialising in health and social work services, particularly those with experience in supported accommodation and homelessness prevention. Businesses capable of delivering comprehensive support services will find this contract particularly lucrative, given its above-threshold value. While Home Group Limited received the direct award, similar businesses focusing on social welfare could benefit from understanding the procurement rationale and preparing for future opportunities in related areas within the region. Establishing strong local partnerships and enhancing service offerings aligned with public authority initiatives can further facilitate business growth in this sector.

## Notice

To provide supported accommodation for the prevention of homelessness and rough sleeping.

### Procurement Information

The only local provider that received a capital grant for this type of accommodation. The grant can only be used solely for supported housing for homeless people.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037588-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £174,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| 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 | HOME GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2026 at 12:22 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037588-2026
- 24 Apr 2026 at 11:26 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037556-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037588-2026
  24th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037556-2026
  24th April 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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