Scope
Description
Cumberland Council has procured a (closed) framework for providers with the capacity, required skills and experience to deliver a service for the Provision of Suitable Housing for Separated Young Adults 18+.
Separated young people are aged less than 18 years arriving in the UK unaccompanied by a parent or guardian, and who claim asylum. On entry to the UK, these young people become cared for by Cumberland Council.
When a separated young person reaches the age of 18, (become a young adult), under Sections 23C-E and 24 of the Children Act, as amended by the Children Leaving Care Act 2000, Local Authorities continue to have duties and powers in respect of separated young adults.
Before receiving right to remain, the young adults have no recourse to public funds and therefore cannot enter into tenancy agreements for a home. This service seeks to provide suitable accommodation for these young adults. In addition to accommodation an element of low level support will also be required to negotiate the right to remain process, and once acquired, to support the young adults to find permanent homes and access all benefit entitlements.
This procurement process has now concluded, and we will be appointing the successful tenderers onto the (closed) framework to deliver this service across Cumbria.
The council proposes to enter into the framework from the 1st March 2026 with the successful tenderers. The initial framework period is from 1st March 2026 - 28th February 2029. The framework end date of 28th February 2030 is the date the framework will end if the potential 12 months extension is used. Use of this extension is at the absolute discretion of the council. Any extension will be confirmed with the successful suppliers if implemented.
The highest estimated value is £1,076,400 excluding VAT. This is for the initial term and the potential 12 months extension period.
The Framework is divided into three Lots:
• Lot 1: Flexible Block
The Authority guarantees a minimum number of beds with the ability to add/reduce that level (where there is a change in demand) upon notice.
• Lot 2: Fixed Block
A block contract for a specified number of beds for the life of the contract.
• Lot 3: Direct Award
Bids were evaluated according to the criteria as set out in the Invitation to Tender
From the date of this notice and in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, the council will be observing a standstill period of 8 working days before entering into any contract.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Lot 1. Flexible Block
Description
The Authority guarantees a minimum number of beds with the ability to add/reduce that level (where there is a change in demand) upon notice.
Lot 2. Fixed Block
Description
A block contract for a specified number of beds for the life of the contract.
Lot 3. Direct Award
Description
A contract for an individual to be used in the event of an emergency, extenuating circumstances, service user choice, or in other circumstances that the Authority considers it appropriate for meeting the needs of the young adults.
Contract 1
Lots
Lot 1. Flexible Block
Lot 2. Fixed Block
Lot 3. Direct Award
Suppliers (6)
- EVERYONE MATTERS HOMES CIC
- FORTIX LTD
- KAPLAN CARE LIMITED
- LORAC HOUSING LTD
- PHOENIX HOUSING SUPPORT CUMBRIA LTD
- UK HEALTH KITS LTD
Contract value
- £1,076,400 excluding VAT
- £1,291,680 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
6 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
13 February 2026
Standstill period
- End: 24 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
27 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2029
- Possible extension to 28 February 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
There is the potential for one extension of up to 12 months, depending on the success in achieving the required outcomes and further funding being received from the government.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
Contract locations
- UKD1 - Cumbria
Information about tenders
Lot 1. Flexible Block
- 6 tenders received
- 6 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 5 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 1 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 6 suppliers awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 2. Fixed Block
- 6 tenders received
- 6 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 6 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 1 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 6 suppliers awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 3. Direct Award
- 6 tenders received
- 6 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 6 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 1 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 6 suppliers awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Suppliers
EVERYONE MATTERS HOMES CIC
- Companies House: 15315045
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVML-8394-GVZY
The Corner House
Barrow-In-Furness
LA14 1QY
United Kingdom
Email: nicola@everyonemh.org
Website: http://everyonemattershomes.org/
Region: UKD11 - West Cumbria
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
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FORTIX LTD
- Companies House: 13758047
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDCP-3454-JPWG
Blades Business Hub
Sheffield
S2 4QX
United Kingdom
Email: info@fortix.co.uk
Website: http://www.fortix.co.uk
Region: UKE32 - Sheffield
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
KAPLAN CARE LIMITED
- Companies House: 11978280
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBGW-4655-WJPW
Unit 18 Clawthorpe Hall Business Centre, Burton In Kendal
Carnforth
LA6 1NU
United Kingdom
Email: bikash@kaplancare.co.uk
Website: https://kaplancare.org/
Region: UKD12 - East Cumbria
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
LORAC HOUSING LTD
- Companies House: 14895377
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXQQ-8264-ZVZM
2 Parsons Street
Dudley
DY1 1JJ
United Kingdom
Email: lorachousing@outlook.com
Region: UKG36 - Dudley
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
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PHOENIX HOUSING SUPPORT CUMBRIA LTD
- Companies House: 14757218
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZQP-2358-DPHM
Bourne Business Centre
Carlisle
CA2 5XF
United Kingdom
Region: UKD12 - East Cumbria
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
UK HEALTH KITS LTD
- Companies House: 13617888
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRZX-6487-VYYL
15-17 Britannia Road,
Greater Manchester
M33 2AA
United Kingdom
Email: business@ukhealthservices.com
Website: https://ukhealthservices.com
Region: UKD34 - Greater Manchester South West
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Cumberland Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJGX-9191-DYLV
Cumbria House, 107-117 Botchergate
Carlisle
CA1 1RD
United Kingdom
Region: UKD12 - East Cumbria
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government