The Riverside Group Awarded Housing Related Support Contract by Westmorland and Furness Council

Westmorland and Furness Council has awarded a contract to The Riverside Group for Housing Related Support linked to Short Term Accommodation and Emergency Temporary Accommodation – Lot 3 (Eden).

The contract has a value of £137,643 and was awarded following a below threshold open competition under the Light Touch regime.

The contract is expected to commence on 1 October 2026 and run until 31 March 2028, with the option to extend for a further 12 months until 31 March 2029.

One tender was received and assessed during the final stage of the procurement. The successful tender was submitted by a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME).

Contract Details

• Contracting Authority: Westmorland and Furness Council
• Supplier: The Riverside Group (consortium)
• Contract Value: £137,643
• Award Date: 16 July 2026
• Contract Period: 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2028
• Extension: Option to extend until 31 March 2029
• Procedure: Below threshold – Open Competition
• Special Regime: Light Touch

View the Official Award Notice

Full details of the contract award can be found on the UK Government procurement portal.

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