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People Strategy for Cumbria's Combined Authority

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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17 Dec 2025 at 15:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Westmorland and Furness Council centred around a contract titled "People Strategy for Cumbria's Combined Authority." It pertained to the consultancy services category within the services industry, with the primary objective of supporting the organisation in developing and implementing a comprehensive People Strategy. Located in Kendal, United Kingdom, this process is within the UKD12 region. The procurement method was limited due to competition being below the threshold, and it has reached the contract stage, with an award being active since 17th December 2025. The contract spans from 1st November 2025 to 30th April 2026, with a potential six-month extension offering further opportunities for continued engagement.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in business development consultancy services, as evidenced by the contract awarded to Red Nectar Limited, an SME based in Tunbridge Wells. Firms specialising in consultancy services, particularly those adept at strategic planning and development, will find this tender well-suited to their offerings. As a sub-central government authority buyer, Westmorland and Furness Council's focus on consultancy for strategic initiatives presents growth opportunities for consultancies that can support organisational development and regional strategic projects. The competitive nature, limited to below-threshold processes, may favour SMEs or niche consultancies aiming to expand their footprint in public sector consultancy.

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Notice Title

People Strategy for Cumbria's Combined Authority

Notice Description

Westmorland and Furness Council has procured a contract for Consultancy services to support the organisation in the conduct of a comprehensive People Strategy for Cumbria's Combined Authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f82d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083990-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£48,300 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Karen Winter
Contact Email
karen.winter@cumbria.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 4DQ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RED NECTAR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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