Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Westmorland and Furness Council
South Lakeland House, Lowther Street
Kendal
LA9 4DQ
Contact
Mrs Alyson Delin
Alyson.Delin@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 7423749646
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKD1 - Cumbria
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/
Buyer's address
https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Framework and Services Agreement for the Provision of Community Choices Services in Westmorland and Furness
Reference number
DN764299
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The focus of the Framework will be upon outcome-based support, with providers expected to both demonstrate innovative solutions to meet individual needs and clearly evidence how individual outcomes have been achieved.
The Services have been divided into the following work packages (Lots):
• Lot 1: Mental Health Recovery and Maintenance – Provision of individual and group support for those experiencing mental ill-health.
• Lot 2: Dementia – Provision of specialist sessions for those living with dementia and provide respite for their carers and families.
• Lot 3: Social and Community Connections – community/interest/needs based opportunities which may or may not be buildings based.
• Lot 4: Preparation for Employment – services to identify an individual’s specific employment-related needs; provide bespoke employment-related training; work placements or supported internships with the ultimate aim of mainstream employment.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £1 / Highest offer: £2,144,000 taken into consideration
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Mental Health Recovery and Maintenance
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD12 - East Cumbria
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1: Mental Health Recovery and Maintenance – Provision of individual and group support for those experiencing mental ill-health.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 100
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Dementia
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD12 - East Cumbria
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
• Lot 2: Dementia – Provision of specialist sessions for those living with dementia and provide respite for their carers and families.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 100
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Social and Community Connections
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD12 - East Cumbria
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
• Lot 3: Social and Community Connections – community/interest/needs based opportunities which may or may not be buildings based.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 100
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Preparation for Employment
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD12 - East Cumbria
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
• Lot 4: Preparation for Employment – services to identify an individual’s specific employment-related needs; provide bespoke employment-related training; work placements or supported internships with the ultimate aim of mainstream employment.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 100
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2025/S 000-006489
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
Mental Health Recovery and Maintenance
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
23 July 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 22
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
KAPLAN CARE LIMITED
Carnforth
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD12 - East Cumbria
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
OIZA HEALTHCARE LIMITED
Mansfield
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD12 - East Cumbria
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
WAYTHROUGH
Durham
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD12 - East Cumbria
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £1 / Highest offer: £2,144,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
Dementia
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
23 July 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 22
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
KAPLAN CARE LIMITED
Carnforth
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD12 - East Cumbria
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
REVELATIONS HEALTHCARE LTD
High Wycombe
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD12 - East Cumbria
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £1 / Highest offer: £2,144,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
3
Title
Social and Community Connections
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
23 July 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 22
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
KAPLAN CARE LIMITED
Carnforth
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD12 - East Cumbria
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
OIZA HEALTHCARE LIMITED
Mansfield
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD12 - East Cumbria
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
REVELATIONS HEALTHCARE LTD
High Wycombe
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD12 - East Cumbria
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
PEOPLE FIRST INDEPENDENT ADVOCACY
Carlisle
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD12 - East Cumbria
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
RIGHT2WORK C.I.C.
Kendal
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD12 - East Cumbria
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GLENMORE TRUST
Carlisle
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD12 - East Cumbria
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £1 / Highest offer: £2,144,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
4
Title
Preparation for Employment
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
23 July 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 22
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
RIGHT2WORK C.I.C.
Kendal
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD12 - East Cumbria
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
PEOPLE FIRST INDEPENDENT ADVOCACY
Carlisle
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD12 - East Cumbria
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
KAPLAN CARE LIMITED
Carnforth
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD12 - East Cumbria
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £1 / Highest offer: £2,144,000 taken into consideration
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
HM Court Services
London
Country
United Kingdom