---
title: "Overnight Security Services for Homelessness Temporary Accommodation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c659"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-08"
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# Overnight Security Services for Homelessness Temporary Accommodation

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c659

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## Summary

Westmorland and Furness Council has announced a tender for "Overnight Security Services for Homelessness Temporary Accommodation," aimed at supporting the secure operation of their homelessness services, including a hostel in Kendal and additional temporary accommodations. This procurement falls under the services category in the CPV classification for security services. The process is currently at the tender stage, with the tender period ending on 5th August 2026. The entire project is valued at £432,000, with the procurement conducted via an open procedure. Interested parties can review the necessary documents and submit their tenders through The Chest portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in security services, particularly those with expertise in overnight security and experience working within community or social service sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises are specifically encouraged to apply, as indicated by the procurement’s suitability criteria. The contract duration is set from 31st August 2026 to 1st September 2028, with the possibility for renewal in two additional one-year terms, offering a stable and potentially extended engagement for successful bidders.

## Notice

Westmorland and Furness Council has a statutory duty to provide advice and assistance to people who are threatened with or experiencing homelessness, including the provision of interim and/or temporary accommodation in accordance with homelessness legislation and the Homelessness Code of Guidance. The Council operates homelessness services across its administrative area, including a homelessness hostel in Kendal and a three bed temporary accommodation at a satellite site within the W&F footprint. The Council is seeking the provision of an overnight waking night security service to support the safe and secure operation of the Hostel and to provide remote oversight of temporary accommodation during overnight hours.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064201-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Aug 2026 - 1 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £432,000 |
| Lots value | £432,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2026 at 12:26 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064201-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064201-2026
  8th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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