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Third Sector Infrastructure Support

CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL

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09 Mar 2017 at 09:39

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Summary of the contracting process

Cumbria County Council has completed a public procurement process titled "Third Sector Infrastructure Support", aimed at delivering targeted assistance to frontline third sector organisations within the North West of England. The contract, valued at £49,500, is part of the services industry category and was awarded on 15 March 2016, with the contract period spanning from 1 April 2016 to 1 April 2017. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 26 February 2016.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on providing support within the third sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that offer community, social, and personal services. Companies capable of delivering innovative and efficient solutions to help organisations adapt to changes in public sector funding and policy will find themselves well-positioned to compete in future tenders under similar frameworks. Interested businesses should leverage their experience in service provision to enhance the operational effectiveness of third sector organisations across Cumbria.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Third Sector Infrastructure Support

Notice Description

Cumbria County Council is seeking a suitably qualified provider to deliver targeted, focused work that would support frontline third sector organisations across Cumbria to respond to the challenges posed by the changing economic and social context. The Council recognises that changes to policy and public sector budgets will require third sector organisations to operate in an increasingly efficient and effective way; whilst still maintaining the an offer of responsiveness, flexibility and innovation. The focus of the work will be to support the delivery of the council's aspirations and priorities; in particular supporting the third sector to both offer and deliver services in an efficient and effective way that meets the needs of customers and the council.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c3c9c291-8501-48e9-b1d4-dd98529ad8a4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a660f3ea-4594-4568-906d-4013a7dfcaaf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Mar 20169 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2016 - 1 Apr 2017 1-2 years
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
CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA3 8NA
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
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Currock
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CUMBRIA CVS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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