Block Contracting Arrangements for Residential with Nursing Care

Westmorland and Furness Council is in the planning stage of its procurement process for "Block Contracting Arrangements for Residential with Nursing Care" in Furness, Cumbria. The procurement falls under the Health and Social Work Services category with a gross budget of £30,900,000 (net budget being £25,750,000), and will be carried out using a competitive flexible procedure under a light-touch regime. The contract period is set from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2031.

Interested parties should note that a pipeline notice has been published with key dates including a future notice announcement on 30th June 2025. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those capable of providing health and social work services. With an emphasis on supporting SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), companies specialising in nursing care facilities or residential services stand to gain long-term contracts from this procurement process.

The scale and duration of the contract present considerable potential for business growth, making it an attractive opportunity for both established firms and smaller enterprises in the relevant sector.