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Contract for Infrastructure Support to Town and Parish Councils

CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cheshire East Council is currently engaged in a direct award procurement process titled "Contract for Infrastructure Support to Town and Parish Councils". This contract, which falls under the specialist training services category, has a total value of £37,500 and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The contract was initiated on December 13, 2021, and will run until March 31, 2024. The tender period for this contract ended on November 4, 2021, and it is classified as a direct award under the procurement method.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that offer training and support services tailored to local councils. Businesses that excel in community engagement, collaboration, and are accustomed to working within local government frameworks would be particularly well-suited to compete in this space. The successful delivery of this infrastructure support could also enhance the growth potential of such businesses by establishing a precedent for future collaborations with local authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for Infrastructure Support to Town and Parish Councils

Notice Description

Direct award of contract to deliver Direct Infrastructure Support to CE Town and Parish Councils and to Facilitate Communication between Cheshire East Council and Town and Parish Councils and wider promotion of key Cheshire East Council Corporate Plan Priorities. Cheshire Association of Local Councils (ChALC) is a unique provider of this service. Additional information: Cheshire Association of Local Councils (ChALC) is a unique provider of this service, as such Regulation 32 (2) b is being applied.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-efd6e1b9-839b-4717-95ad-79840374d1ca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfce05d9-3016-4d4e-aaa4-639177a2eb85
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 - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£37,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
13 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 2-3 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
CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SANDBACH
Postcode
CW11 1HZ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Sandbach Town
Westminster Constituency
Congleton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHESHIRE ASSOCIATION OF LOCAL COUNCILS (CHALC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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