Young People's Housing Support linked to Short Term Accommodation with Emergency Provision

Pre-Market Engagement Session
Cumberland Council is in the process of commissioning a replacement for two contracts which end 31st March 2026:
• Provision of Emergency Temporary Accommodation Service for Young People aged16-24

• Housing Support linked to Short Term Accommodation for Young People
It is envisioned that any new contract/contracts would start 1st April 2026.
As part of the Commissioning process the Council would like to invite all interested providers to join us for an engagement session.
At this session we will share an outline of commissioning plans and talk through the anticipated tender process and timeline.
The Council would like all Providers who might be interested in delivering this contract either now or in the future to join us.
Providers should note that procurement plans are subject to formal approval and cannot be guaranteed until a decision to procure has been made. The decision is not scheduled to be reviewed until 23rd December.

Provider Engagement Session
6th January 2026 1pm-3pm via MS teams

At the session there will be an opportunity for Providers to ask questions
The date and time for this is detailed above, should you wish to reserve a space please send an email to StephanieJane.Mallinson@cumbria.gov.uk detailing the contact email addresses for everyone who would like to join us.
A Microsoft Teams invite will be sent out to all on Monday 5th January 2026.