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Economic & Inclusive Growth Strategy Completion

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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02 Oct 2025 at 15:03

Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council has successfully completed the procurement process for their "Economic & Inclusive Growth Strategy Completion" project. This service contract, which falls under the research and development services sector, was awarded to GC INSIGHT LIMITED, a Manchester-based SME. The council, operating as a sub-central government public authority, sought strategic support to align its commitments to promoting local and inclusive growth. The contract, valued at £59,272.80, commenced on 15th August 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st October 2025. Despite being below the procurement threshold, the tender process was conducted with standard procedures, transitioning from the planning and tender stages to award, all finalised by 2nd October 2025.

This completed tender presents significant opportunities for businesses interested in collaborating on strategic growth initiatives with local governments. Firms that specialise in economic consultancy, particularly those experienced in developing inclusive growth strategies, could find similar tenders valuable for business expansion. SMEs, in particular, may benefit from the focus on localised growth initiatives, providing a platform to demonstrate their capabilities in delivering impactful consultancy services to government entities.

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Notice Title

Economic & Inclusive Growth Strategy Completion

Notice Description

To support the Council to align its strategic commitments to promote local and inclusive growth through completion of the current draft Economic and Inclusive Growth Strategy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a736
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061870-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,394 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
14 Aug 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CUMBERLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.capital@cumbria.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

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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