--- title: "Barrow Brilliant Futures Fund - Primary to Secondary Transition" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a7f6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06a7f6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a7f6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a7f6.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-28" --- # Barrow Brilliant Futures Fund - Primary to Secondary Transition Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a7f6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06a7f6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a7f6.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by Westmorland and Furness Council is currently at the planning stage and focuses on the "Barrow Brilliant Futures Fund - Primary to Secondary Transition" project. The project, classified under the services category (Primary and Secondary education services), aims to improve educational outcomes in Barrow as part of the Barrow Transformation Fund. The process is operating under legal basis UKPGA 2023/54, with the primary focus on delivering a programme that supports the transition of pupils from year 6 to year 7. The council has planned a preliminary market engagement with potential providers, with a session scheduled for 10th June. The tender anticipates a contract period from 1st February 2027 to 3rd September 2027. The engagement programme intends to share insights and seek contributions which will help form the Invitation to Tender. Interested parties are encouraged to email for participation by 9th June. The opportunity is designed to support Barrow's educational objectives through targeted interventions and universal resources, and is set in Kendal, UKD12 region. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those experienced in delivering transition support programs for pupils advancing from primary to secondary education. Businesses that can provide both universal and targeted teaching resources stand to benefit greatly, as the project aims to address critical educational and economic diversification goals in Barrow. Potential suppliers with expertise in educational system strengthening and pupil support interventions are well-suited for this tender. Given the strategic goals tied to the Defence Nuclear Enterprise and community education objectives, businesses that can demonstrate evidence-based teaching excellence and enhance educator retention and wellbeing are particularly encouraged to participate. This procurement not only opens doors for market engagement but also positions suppliers at the forefront of educational enhancement initiatives in the region. ## Notice Westmorland and Furness Council is the Delivery Partner for the Brilliant Futures Fund, part of the Barrow Transformation Fund. The Brilliant Futures Fund has been established to take a system-led approach to improving educational outcomes in Barrow. This is critical for the Plan for Barrow, which aims to deliver the Defence Nuclear Enterprise and diversify and strengthen the local economy. The Brilliant Futures Fund has three objectives: 1. Improve educational outcomes in Barrow. 2. Enhance educator retention and wellbeing. 3. Promote excellence in teaching and learning through evidence-based projects and interventions. We seek a Supplier to provide: A program to support Transition from year 6 to year 7: strengthening the system and supporting pupils to thrive following their move into secondary education. The provider will deliver both universal resources and targeted intervention to support those pupils most at risk of disengaging. ### Planning Information Westmorland and Furness Council would like to engage with potential providers of these projects to inform the development of the Invitation to Tender. Please join us to find out more about the Brilliant Futures Fund and these projects, and to contribute your thoughts and ideas. Date: Wednesday 10 June Time: 1pm-2pm Format: Microsoft Teams Following the call, the presentation and a transcript will be shared with attendees. Please notify us by 5pm on Tuesday 9th June if you wish to join the call and the invitation will be shared. Places are limited to a maximum of two attendees per organisation. For invites to the event please Email robert.walker@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk and include the subject Barrow Brilliant Futures Event, Full names and Email for proposed attendees and the full company name. Please also include a brief profile of your company. Invited attendees will be those able to demonstrate that their company is relevant to proposed projects. Suppliers wishing to attend the event should go to www.the-chest.org.uk and click on current opportunities from the navigation area on the left of the screen. On the next screen enter the contract Reference (DN817058) in the box labelled 'contains' then click search. Click on the blue link for the event title to view the opportunity. To express an interest you will need to login. if you are not already registered on the www.the-chest.org.uk you will need to return to the home page and click on Register. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050449-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 20 Jun 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2027 - 3 Sep 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | 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 | TLD12 East Cumbria | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80100000 - Primary education services - 80200000 - Secondary education services ## Release History - 28 May 2026 at 14:43 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050449-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050449-2026 28th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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