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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Cumbria Accelerator Business Support Contract 26/27 Provision of Marketing Support" was conducted by Cumberland Council, a sub-central government authority based in Carlisle, United Kingdom. This contract seeks to deliver marketing support as part of a business support initiative aimed at SMEs within Cumbria for the 2026/27 financial year. The procurement was completed on 31st July 2026 with The CreativeHutch Ltd being awarded the contract. The procurement was carried out under a below-threshold procedure, focusing on services within the advertising, marketing, and business consultancy categories. The contract is active and spans from 1st May 2026 to 31st March 2027, with a signed value of £29,060 excluding taxes.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in marketing and business consultancy services. The contract's focus on supporting business growth within the region of Cumbria aligns perfectly for businesses that excel in delivering strategic marketing solutions and consultancy to enhance SMEs' competitive edge. Creative agencies, marketing consultancies, and business service providers well-versed in advertising and management consultancy could find this an excellent opportunity to expand their portfolio and regional footprint, leveraging their expertise to support local businesses. The procurement process, completed under a below-threshold method, suggests a streamlined opportunity favouring agility and innovation in service delivery.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Cumbria Accelerator Business Support Contract 26/27 Provision of Marketing Support

Notice Description

Enterprising Cumbria is seeking to appoint an organisation to deliver marketing support, in order that we can deliver business support advice to SMEs, within Cumbria, for the 2026/27 financial year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d8ef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072756-2026
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

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


CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,060 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 20263 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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
CUMBERLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

THE CREATIVEHUTCH

Further Information

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