Award

Economic & Inclusive Growth Strategy Completion

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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Award

22 Sep 2025 at 16:21

Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council has awarded a contract for the "Economic & Inclusive Growth Strategy Completion" to the consultancy firm GC Insight. This project, situated in England, is classified under research and development services and related consultancy, with a specific focus on consultancy services. Funded by earmarked reserves from the NDA funds, the procurement followed an unspecified method and concluded with an award status on 25 June 2025. The contract commenced on 1 July 2025 and is set to conclude on 24 October 2025, with an awarded value of £49,394.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in strategic consultancy and research services, particularly those with a focus on economic and inclusive growth strategies. While the contract is completed, the process highlights the potential for similar procurements from Cumberland Council, offering business growth avenues for consultancies equipped to deliver comprehensive development strategies. Interested SMEs should consider Cumberland Council’s procurement pattern for future engagements.

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Notice Title

Economic & Inclusive Growth Strategy Completion

Notice Description

Underspend from original strategy procurement exercise funded through NDA funds received to support consultancy costs into the AD Neighbourhoods cost centre 5952201 nominal 78005. This funding was placed into an Earmarked Reserve created for 2024-25 for delivery of an Economic & Inclusive Growth Strategy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c1ee6721-373d-4ed9-9ba6-596dc9b15150
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fff23124-4371-4d35-8e59-50f3146f84bc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,394 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 24 Oct 2025 1-6 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), 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

GC INSIGHT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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