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title: "Housing Related Support linked to Short Term Accommodation and Emergency Temporary Accommodation - Lot 3 (Eden)"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-21"
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# Housing Related Support linked to Short Term Accommodation and Emergency Temporary Accommodation - Lot 3 (Eden)

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a3ee

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## Summary

The procurement process, undertaken by Westmorland and Furness Council, concerns the provision of "Housing Related Support linked to Short Term Accommodation and Emergency Temporary Accommodation - Lot 3 (Eden)". This opportunity primarily pertains to the industry category of health and social work services, covering various regions within the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, and beyond. The procurement was initiated as an open competition, below the threshold value, following a 'light touch' regime. On 16th July 2026, the supplier, The Riverside Group, was awarded the contract valued at £137,643, with the contract period set from 1st October 2026 to 31st March 2028, subject to a potential 12-month extension.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs with experience in delivering short-term accommodation services and emergency support for young people aged 16 to 24, including those with complex needs or care experience. Businesses equipped to work with statutory services and capable of offering innovative, person-centred service delivery approaches will find themselves particularly well-suited to this contract. The contract's open procurement method encourages participation from a diverse range of service providers, fostering a competitive environment where quality and price are key evaluation criteria. As the contract has been awarded, future renewal opportunities might arise, warranting attention from businesses seeking similar future tender opportunities.

## Notice

The Key Service Aim is to support young people in need and reduce inequality, supporting the Council's priority for People as identified in the Council Plan; we will support everyone to start well, live well and age well. We are ambitious for all our children and young people; committed to listening to their aspirations and showing them how much we care. Council plan | Westmorland and Furness Council

### Planning Information

Engagement event held on Teams with potential providers on 8t h May 2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068788-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £275,286 |
| Lots value | £275,286 |
| Awards value | £137,643 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE RIVERSIDE GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2026 at 14:07 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068788-2026
- 26 May 2026 at 14:36 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048943-2026
- 26 May 2026 at 14:15 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048909-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068788-2026
  21st July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048943-2026
  26th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048909-2026
  26th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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