Market Engagement Event Notice Brilliant Futures Fund (Barrow-in-Furness)
Details
- Topic
- Primary education services
- Published
- 27 May 2026
- Submission
- 9 June 2026
- Source
- uk:procontracts
Tender description
Commissioned Projects: Primary to Secondary Transition and Co-ordination of Extra-Curricular Activities and Enrichment. Westmorland and Furness Council is the Delivery Partner for the Brilliant Futures Fund, part of the Barrow Transformation Fund. The Brilliant Futures Fund has been established to take a system-led approach to improving educational outcomes in Barrow. This is critical for the Plan for Barrow, which aims to deliver the Defence Nuclear Enterprise and diversify and strengthen the local economy. The Brilliant Futures Fund has three objectives: 1. Improve educational outcomes in Barrow. 2. Enhance educator retention and wellbeing. 3. Promote excellence in teaching and learning through evidence-based projects and interventions. To achieve these objectives, we have identified key priorities where we are seeking to use the Brilliant Futures Fund to have the maximum impact on educational outcomes for our children and young people in Barrow in Furness. Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking to put contracts in place with delivery organisations to carry out activities under two of the identified priorities: 1) Transition from year 6 to year 7: strengthening the system and supporting pupils to thrive following their move into secondary education. The provider will deliver both universal resources and targeted intervention to support those pupils most at risk of disengaging. 2) Co-ordination of Extra-Curricular and Enrichment Activities: ensuring equitable access to high-quality enrichment opportunities for all children and young people, and supporting schools to meet the expectations of the forthcoming Enrichment Framework. Westmorland and Furness Council would like to engage with potential providers of these projects to inform the development of the Invitation to Tender. Please join us to find out more about the Brilliant Futures Fund and these projects, and to contribute your thoughts and ideas. Date: Wednesday 10 June Time: 1pm-2pm Format: Microsoft Teams Following the call, the presentation and a transcript will be shared with attendees. Please notify us by 5pm on Tuesday 9th June if you wish to join the call and the invitation will be shared. Places are limited to a maximum of two attendees per organisation. For invites to the event please Email robert.walker@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk and include the subject Barrow Brilliant Futures Event, Full names and Email for proposed attendees and the full company name. Please also include a brief profile of your company. Invited attendees will be those able to demonstrate that their company is relevant to proposed projects. Keywords: Education , Schools, Projects, Extra-Curricular
Timeline
- Completed: Tender published27 May 2026Current notice
- Completed: Submission date9 June 2026
About the buyer
Westmorland and Furness Council is a local authority, and suppliers register free on The Chest, the region's e-procurement portal, to bid for contract opportunities. Registration also opens access to opportunities from district and county councils across the North West of England. Specialist consultancy support is procured through professional services frameworks running for four years. Around half the consultants on the current framework are based in Cumbria. Framework bids are evaluated on capability, capacity, performance management and commitment to social value. Every framework must align with the council's own Social Value Statement.
UK local government drives £140bn in annual procurement, led by social protection (£66.6bn) and education (£57.1bn).
Over the past 5 years, most of Westmorland and Furness Council's contract awards have been in construction work, transport services and software and information systems.
Relevant CPV codes
- 80100000 · Primary education services
- 80200000 · Secondary education services
Decision makers
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| Contact name | Job title | Phone number | Work email |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head of Procurement | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@westmorland-and-furness-council.gov | |
| Commercial Director | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@westmorland-and-furness-council.gov | |
| Procurement Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@westmorland-and-furness-council.gov | |
| Category Lead | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@westmorland-and-furness-council.gov | |
| Senior Buyer | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@westmorland-and-furness-council.gov | |
| Contracts Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@westmorland-and-furness-council.gov |
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