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Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Domestic Abuse Supported Accommodation (DASA) Services

Description: Westmorland and Furness Council are seeking to commission a high-quality Domestic Abuse Supported Accommodation Service that provides safe, secure, and supportive accommodation-based services for individuals and families affected by domestic abuse. The procurement will be undertaken through two separate contracts: Contract 1 - South Lakeland and Eden: This contract will include the delivery of the Core DASA Service, Community In-Reach, South Therapeutic Service, and Lived Experience Service across the South Lakeland and Eden localities. Contract 2 - Barrow: This contract will include the delivery of the Core DASA Service, Community In-Reach, South Therapeutic Service, and Lived Experience Service within the Barrow locality. The service will support the Council in meeting its statutory duties under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, ensuring that victims and survivors of domestic abuse, including (read more...)

Summary: Westmorland and Furness Council intends to commission domestic abuse supported accommodation services for individuals and families affected by abuse, including children. The service is to provide safe accommodation alongside core support, community in-reach, therapeutic support and a lived-experience service. Its person-centred, trauma-informed approach is intended to promote safety, recovery, independence and long-term wellbeing, while helping prevent homelessness and reduce harm. Delivery is divided between two contracts: one covering South Lakeland and Eden, and the other covering Barrow. Providers will work with statutory, voluntary and community sector partners to coordinate support across the area. The work is health and social care services (CPV 85000000).

Homecare and Domiciliary Services Framework

Description: Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking applications from suitably qualified and experienced providers for inclusion on its new Homecare Framework, which will commence in April 2027. The Framework will be the Council's primary commissioning route for the provision of domiciliary care and support services across the area for an anticipated period of five years. The new Framework will replace the current Homecare Framework arrangements. Membership of the existing Framework will not automatically transfer to the new Framework and all providers wishing to continue delivering commissioned Homecare services on behalf of the Council will be required to submit a new application and successfully meet the requirements of this procurement process. Given the anticipated five-year duration of the Framework, and the limited opportunities available for providers to join or be (read more...)

Summary: Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking providers for a framework covering homecare and domiciliary care and support for adults in their own homes and communities across Westmorland and Furness. Services are intended to help people live safely, independently and fulfil their chosen outcomes, while supporting health and wellbeing, dignity, choice and control. Providers will work alongside individuals, carers, families, communities, health partners and the Council. The framework is the Council’s main route for commissioning these services and replaces its existing homecare arrangements. The procurement is for health and social care services (CPV 85000000). The framework can also be used by Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board.

Homecare and Domiciliary Services Framework

Description: Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking applications from suitably qualified and experienced providers for inclusion on its new Homecare Framework, which will commence in April 2027. The Framework will be the Council's primary commissioning route for the provision of domiciliary care and support services across the area for an anticipated period of five years. The new Framework will replace the current Homecare Framework arrangements. Membership of the existing Framework will not automatically transfer to the new Framework and all providers wishing to continue delivering commissioned Homecare services on behalf of the Council will be required to submit a new application and successfully meet the requirements of this procurement process. Given the anticipated five-year duration of the Framework, and the limited opportunities available for providers to join or be (read more...)

Summary: Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking providers for a framework covering homecare and domiciliary care and support for adults in their own homes and communities across Westmorland and Furness. Services are intended to help people live safely, independently and fulfil their chosen outcomes, while supporting health and wellbeing, dignity, choice and control. Providers will work alongside individuals, carers, families, communities, health partners and the Council. The framework is the Council’s main route for commissioning these services and replaces its existing homecare arrangements. The procurement is for health and social care services (CPV 85000000). The framework can also be used by Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board.

Grounds Maintenance Contract 2027-2031

Description: Penrith Town Council are seeking tenders from qualified and experienced contractors to undertake grass cutting, hedge cutting, strimming, litter collection, weed spraying, minor tree works (termed Grounds Maintenance) services within the Penrith Parish.

Summary: Penrith Town Council is procuring grounds maintenance services across Penrith Parish. The work covers grass cutting, hedge cutting, strimming, litter collection, weed spraying and minor tree works. The contract is a single service requirement for maintaining local grounds; the stated delivery area is Penrith, Cumbria. The council may add or remove fixtures and fittings at sites, including play equipment and seats, during the contract. This scope is relevant to grounds maintenance contractors able to deliver a varied programme of routine outdoor upkeep, with capacity to accommodate changes to site fixtures as the work proceeds.

The Provision of Supply & Distribution of Various Foods for Adult Care Homes and Day Centres,

Description: Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking to appoint a single provider framework for the provision of supply and distribution of various foods for adult care homes and day centres. For the following four categories: Fresh Meat Frozen Groceries and Provisions Fresh Fruit and Vegetables

Summary: Westmorland and Furness Council is buying the supply and distribution of food for its adult care homes and day centres. The requirement covers four categories: fresh meat, frozen food, groceries and provisions, and fresh fruit and vegetables. This is a single-provider framework covering all four categories, rather than separate contracts for different food types. Deliveries are for council services in Westmorland and Furness, in Cumbria. Food wholesalers and distributors with the range and logistics to serve care homes and day centres are the most directly relevant suppliers; specialist suppliers may need to consider whether they can meet the full range through their own operation or supply arrangements.

Market Engagement Opportunity: Supported Accommodation for People with Complex Needs

Description: The Council is seeking to engage with providers that can deliver high-quality supported accommodation for people experiencing homelessness, rough sleeping, and multiple disadvantages. Our aim is to ensure that individuals with complex needs have: * Access to person-centred supported accommodation that enables them to develop the skills and stability needed to access and sustain future tenancies. * Clear and effective pathways into settled, unsupported accommodation. * Access to partner agencies and specialist services that support recovery, independence, wellbeing, and progression, while reducing the risk of future homelessness. The information that you may provide is for information purposes only and will be used to understand the market and inform the development of any future procurement. Please see attached details in the Market Engagement Opportunity Document. We would appreciate suppliers (read more...)

Summary: Westmorland and Furness Council is preparing a service for high-quality supported accommodation for people experiencing homelessness, rough sleeping and multiple disadvantages. The service is intended for individuals with complex needs and should provide person-centred accommodation, help residents develop the skills and stability needed to sustain future tenancies, and create clear pathways into settled, unsupported accommodation. Providers are also expected to connect residents with partner agencies and specialist services supporting recovery, independence, wellbeing and progression, while reducing the risk of future homelessness. This is a social work service with accommodation, classified under CPV 85311000. Delivery is planned within the Westmorland and Furness Council area. The procurement is being developed as a single service requirement by Westmorland and Furness Council.

Re-purposing Penrith Town Hall into a Creative and Community Hub

Description: Westmorland and Furness Council (W&FC) is seeking to appoint a lead multi-disciplinary consultancy team to design and oversee delivery of the transformation of the Grade II listed Penrith Town Hall into a vibrant Creative and Community Hub. The project will revitalise a vacant historic asset, creating a flexible cultural, creative, community and civic venue while integrating a re-imagined Penrith and Eden Museum. The appointed consultant team will take the project through RIBA Stages 0-6, building upon an existing Outline Business Case and supporting the development of a Full Business Case for Council approval.

Summary: Westmorland and Furness Council is procuring a lead multi-disciplinary consultancy team to transform the Grade II listed Penrith Town Hall into a Creative and Community Hub. The work covers architectural and related services, including design and oversight of delivery through RIBA Stages 0 to 6. The completed venue is intended to provide flexible cultural, creative, community and civic facilities, while incorporating a re-imagined Penrith and Eden Museum. The project will revitalise a vacant historic asset and build on an existing Outline Business Case, supporting preparation of a Full Business Case for Council approval. Delivery is at Penrith Town Hall in Penrith, Cumbria, for the council as client.

Countryside Land Management and Estate Maintenance Framework

Description: This invitation to tender ('ITT') relates to Lake District National Park Authority's (the 'Authority') procurement for a Countryside Land Management and Estate Maintenance Framework Agreement, for our Ranger Services Team and others. Successful Tenderers will be appointed onto a multi-supplier Framework Agreement divided into Lots. The Framework Agreement will be available for use by the Authority and by other bodies in the Authority's network by prior agreement. The Authority is seeking a mix of contractors to bid for a place on the Framework Agreement, including companies, consultants, sole traders, and Small and Medium Sized Enterprises. This procurement is divided into Lots (and sub-lots in the case of Lot 4). Suppliers may bid for one or more Lots/sub-lots provided that you can supply at least one of the services (read more...)

Summary: Lake District National Park Authority is procuring a multi-supplier framework for countryside land management and estate maintenance across the Lake District National Park. The eight lots cover bridge supply, design, installation and repair; materials for paths, fencing, drainage and countryside furniture; minor practical works; consultancy and specialist services for access, recreation, the natural environment and historic environment; training and development; equipment, plant and machinery supply, servicing and repair; helicopter operations; and higher-value practical works. Lot 4 is divided into three sub-lots. The framework supports ranger services, rights-of-way maintenance, nature recovery, visitor management, rural property work and historic-environment projects, including the Coast-to-Coast and Fix the Fells. Work may involve remote and difficult-to-access sites, with delivery throughout the Lake District National Park.

Countryside Land Management and Estate Maintenance Framework

Description: This invitation to tender ('ITT') relates to Lake District National Park Authority's (the 'Authority') procurement for a Countryside Land Management and Estate Maintenance Framework Agreement, for our Ranger Services Team and others. Successful Tenderers will be appointed onto a multi-supplier Framework Agreement divided into Lots. The Framework Agreement will be available for use by the Authority and by other bodies in the Authority's network by prior agreement. The Authority is seeking a mix of contractors to bid for a place on the Framework Agreement, including companies, consultants, sole traders, and Small and Medium Sized Enterprises. This procurement is divided into Lots (and sub-lots in the case of Lot 4). Suppliers may bid for one or more Lots/sub-lots provided that you can supply at least one of the services (read more...)

Summary: Lake District National Park Authority is procuring a multi-supplier framework for countryside land management and estate maintenance across the Lake District National Park. The eight lots cover bridge supply, design, installation and repair; materials for paths, fencing, drainage and countryside furniture; minor practical works; consultancy and specialist services for access, recreation, the natural environment and historic environment; training and development; equipment, plant and machinery supply, servicing and repair; helicopter operations; and higher-value practical works. Lot 4 is divided into three sub-lots. The framework supports ranger services, rights-of-way maintenance, nature recovery, visitor management, rural property work and historic-environment projects, including the Coast-to-Coast and Fix the Fells. Work may involve remote and difficult-to-access sites, with delivery throughout the Lake District National Park.

Sandscale Integrated Depot - RIBA 3 Design Study

Description: The project involves the development of the Sandscale Park Integrated Services Depot on Council-owned land at the former Owl Centre in Barrow-in-Furness. Following a feasibility study that identified initial site constraints, the next phase requires the preparation of design and cost documentation up to RIBA Stage 3, alongside a suite of technical surveys, environmental assessments, and planning-related work to support a future planning application. The design will also consider the usage of modular buildings and existing infrastructure due to be constructed at Sandscale Park.

Summary: Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking architectural, engineering and planning services for the Sandscale Park Integrated Services Depot on council-owned land at the former Owl Centre in Barrow-in-Furness. The commission covers preparation of the design and cost documentation to RIBA Stage 3, following a feasibility study that identified initial site constraints. It also includes technical surveys, environmental assessments and planning-related work to support a future planning application. The design must consider the use of modular buildings and existing infrastructure due to be constructed at Sandscale Park. The work is delivered in the Barrow-in-Furness area and is classified as architectural, engineering and planning services.