Award

Project Management resource within Capital Programme Team

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jan 2025 at 11:45

Tender

22 Jan 2025 at 13:02

Award

22 Jan 2025 at 12:18

Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council has completed a direct award procurement process for project management resources within their Capital Programme Team. The contract, valued at £95,000, has been awarded to Morgan Consult and Advisory. The services fall under the industry category of Construction Management Services (CPV code 71540000). The projects include Carlisle Station Gateway, Iron Line, and Workington Gateway, and cover numerous regions across the United Kingdom including North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East and South West. Key dates for this procurement include an end date for the tender period on 13th December 2024, with the contract running from 3rd February 2025 to 30th November 2025. The opportunity was last updated and published on 23rd January 2025, during the award stage of the procurement process.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the construction management sector. Morgan Consult and Advisory's existing strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders make them suitable for this role, highlighting the need for specialist project management skills to drive the timely delivery of these high-profile, externally funded projects. Businesses with capabilities in project management and a thorough understanding of construction project requirements would be well-positioned to compete in similar procurement opportunities in the future, especially those looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector management of infrastructure projects across various parts of the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

Project Management resource within Capital Programme Team

Notice Description

There is currently a significant gap in Project Management resource within Capital Programme Team. This has resulted in several Project Lead vacancies remaining unfilled despite recruitment efforts. \r \r There is a requirement to resource the delivery of externally funded placed based projects (Carlisle Station Gateway, Iron Line and Workington Gateway) with specialist Project Manager(s) whilst we continue recruitment efforts to secure people in permanent roles. Direct award to Morgan Consult and Advisory is requested to ensure timely delivery of the above projects. \r \r Project Manager from Morgan Consult and Advisory is currently working on the above projects and has developed a strong working relationship with internal and external stakeholders alongside a detailed knowledge of project requirements. \r

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-350b9358-b88f-4ec8-a47e-2d0eefd40aee
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbb675e7-65bb-4145-bc20-ac54b4bb4207
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71540000 - Construction management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CUMBERLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.capital@cumbria.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 0

Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RD
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MORGAN CONSULT AND ADVISORY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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