Awarded contract

Lot 2B- Heart of Kendal - Market Place and Kent Street

Details

Supplier(s)
WSP UK Limited
Value
£377,710
Duration
2 years
Topic
Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
Published
23 January 2026

Tender description

Westmorland and Furness Council is undertaking a £5 million transformational project to revitalise Kendal's historic Market Place and Kent Street. The vision is to re-establish these spaces as vibrant, inclusive destinations at the heart of the town, enhancing their role in everyday life, encouraging social cohesion and celebrating Kendal's distinctive character and history, including its iconic Yards. This initiative will deliver high-quality public realm improvements that: • Strengthen Kendal's identity and sense of place • Support local businesses and attract new investment • Improve accessibility and inclusivity for all users • Create a welcoming environment for cultural activity and community interaction • Ensure connectivity between recent neighbouring public real improvements (Stramongate)

Timeline

  1. Completed: Award date12 January 2026
  2. Completed: Award published23 January 2026
    Current notice
  3. Next: Contract expiry date29 September 2027in 12 months

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

  • 71000000 · Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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