Scope
Description
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS NOTICE LINKS DIRECTLY TO UK 6 NOTICE OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052b38 PUBLISHED ON THE 02 FEBRUARY 2026. THIS NOTICE ADVISES OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE STANDSTILL PERIOD WITHIN THE ORIGINAL NOTICE. STANDSTILL PERIOD HAS BEEN EXTENDED AND WILL END ON THE 20 FEBRUARY 2026.
As part of its statutory duty, and in line with its vision, priorities and values, Westmorland and Furness Council recently went out for tender for this All-Age Carers Service to support unpaid carers across Westmorland and Furness.
The key priorities the Service needs to deliver against are outlined below.
• Carers are recognised by health and social care professionals
• Carers receive information, advice and guidance
• Carers are supported to have healthy and fulfilled lives
• Carers are supported to have breaks from their caring role
• Carers' voices are heard and valued
• Carers have a say in how their services are delivered
• Carers are protected from harm
An unpaid Carer is anyone who cares for a family member, partner or friend who needs help because of their physical or mental health, disability, or an addiction, and would find it difficult to manage without their support.
Carers can be of any age, supporting a child or an adult.
Contract 2
Supplier
Contract value
- £3,467,000 excluding VAT
- £3,467,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
2 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
30 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 20 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
20 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
This contract has one option to extend by up to 12 months.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKD12 - East Cumbria
Information about tenders
- 6 tenders received
- 6 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 5 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 5 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Supplier
N-COMPASS TOWARDS A BRIGHTER FUTURE LIMITED
- Companies House: 06845210
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDTT-2235-MTVL
1 Edward Vii Quay Navigation Way
Preston
PR2 2YF
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@n-compass.org.uk
Website: http://n-compass.org.uk
Region: UKD45 - Mid Lancashire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 2
Contracting authority
Westmorland and Furness Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYYD-1758-YNVR
South Lakeland House
Kendal
LA9 4DQ
United Kingdom
Region: UKD12 - East Cumbria
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government