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SPS01272 Provision of a Fundraising Consultant for Union Chain Bridge: Crossing Borders, Inspiring Communities

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Jul 2019 at 08:30

Award Notice
Tender

14 Jun 2018 at 14:27

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Northumberland County Council seeking a Fundraising Consultant for the project "Union Chain Bridge: Crossing Borders, Inspiring Communities." This project aims at conserving the historic Union Chain Bridge and engaging the public through a cross-border programme. The contract is classified under financial management consultancy services and was awarded to Cause4 for a total value of £39,297. The procurement method used was an open procedure, concluding the tender period on 5 July 2018, with the contract running from 16 July 2018 to 31 March 2019. The activities are centred in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a prime opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in fundraising and financial strategy development, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their portfolio. Firms with experience in heritage projects and community engagement initiatives would be particularly well-suited to compete, as securing match funding for significant projects can significantly enhance their reputation and contribute to business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SPS01272 Provision of a Fundraising Consultant for Union Chain Bridge: Crossing Borders, Inspiring Communities

Notice Description

'Union Chain Bridge: crossing borders, inspiring communities' is an ambitious project involving the conservation of the Category A and Grade I listed Union Chain Bridge and an extensive cross border programme of public engagement. The Contracting Authority (Northumberland County Council), in partnership with Scottish Borders Council and Museums Northumberland, is seeking to appoint an established and experienced Fundraising Consultant to research, create and drive the Union Chain Bridge fundraising strategy and its implementation in order to secure at least PS874,391 between May 2018 and March 2019 from a variety of different sources as match funding for a Heritage Lottery Fund grant of PS3.50 million. Additional information: The Contracting Authority is using the Pro-Contract E-tendering portal to conduct the procurement process. The procurement documents can be accessed free of charge via the portal at; https://procontract.due-north.com

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-824405e2-2c75-4597-961b-c87702c89d60
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/485939fd-e50f-4381-b159-9d26957d3f89
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79412000 - Financial management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,297 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20187 years ago
Contract Period
15 Jul 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAUSE4

Further Information

Notice Documents

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