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Towns Fund: Communications & Engagement Support

COPELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL

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02 Nov 2021 at 12:09

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04 Oct 2021 at 09:18

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Copeland Borough Council has completed a public procurement process titled "Towns Fund: Communications & Engagement Support," which aimed to appoint consultants to facilitate communications and engagement during Stage 2 of the Towns Fund initiative. The procurement, classified under business and management consultancy services, was conducted through an open procedure and concluded on 18th October 2021. The contract will commence on 1st November 2021 and remain active until 1st September 2022. The services are to be delivered within the North West region of the United Kingdom, with a total contract value of £48,000, awarded to 32 West Ltd.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in consultancy, communications, and community engagement. Businesses that can offer proven expertise in public engagement strategies and support for local development projects will be well-suited to compete. Engaging in such public contracts can enhance the visibility and credibility of SMEs within the local community and contribute to business growth by opening avenues for collaboration with local councils and agencies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Towns Fund: Communications & Engagement Support

Notice Description

Copeland Borough Council is seeking to appoint consultants to provide communications and engagement support during Stage 2 of the Towns Fund process is to assist the Council and both Town Deal Boards with their communications and engagement programme to assist with the development of the nine business cases that need to be submitted to government to release Towns Fund. This will include consultation support to provide evidence in support of the Business Cases in each town. Further details are provided in the Invitation to Tender documents which will be made available to download upon registering an interest in this opportunity via The Chest Procurement Portal. All correspondence, clarifications and submissions must be made via The Chest. For support to use the Chest please contact Proactis Help Centre: https://supplierhelp.due-north.com/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f33596aa-0ba6-492b-b520-2362bef70333
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a84a763-30c6-40d4-90aa-aba487e3becf
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

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2021 - 1 Sep 2022 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
COPELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WHITEHAVEN
Postcode
CA28 7JG
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
Kells and Sandwith
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

32 WEST

Further Information

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