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

> Contract award record from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL](/buyers/westmorland-and-furness-council/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: [WSP UK Limited](/contract-winners/wsp-uk/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £377,710
- Tender value: £377,710
- Award date: 23 January 2026
- Published: 23 January 2026
- Contract start: 12 January 2026
- Contract end: 29 September 2027
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 1e9e27e7-109e-4127-8ad8-037f52455355-880483
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c410f49d-5cad-4f91-bc19-b8a1bc254249

## 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 \(Stramongate\)

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e9e27e7-109e-4127-8ad8-037f52455355-880483)