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title: "Social Enterprise Development Framework"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CUMBERLAND COUNCIL"
published: "2024-07-04"
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# Social Enterprise Development Framework

Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1a74dce1-d034-4635-b9f9-8d7c704b817f

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by Cumberland Council for the tender titled "Social Enterprise Development Framework" within the industry category of business and management consultancy. The procurement is open, and the tender deadline is April 29, 2024. The contract period spans from June 1, 2024, to May 31, 2028. This opportunity aims to expand support services for social enterprises in Cumbria, specifically focusing on start-ups and existing enterprises' growth and sustainability.

This procurement presents a growth opportunity for businesses in the consultancy sector, especially those focused on supporting social enterprises. Cumberland Council is seeking to enhance business support services, which can lead to the development of new products, governance improvements, and job creation within the local community. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate in this tender to contribute to the social enterprise sector's advancement in the region.

## Notice

This framework tender document is being issued by Cumberland Council acting as the Accountable Body for Cumbria Social Enterprise Partnership (CSEP). The activity being procured via this framework will cover the geographic areas covered by Cumberland Council and Westmorland & Furness Council, ie - the ceremonial county of Cumbria boundaries. At times this may be specific to one council's area (or a portion of) or be "countywide", depending upon the funder's criteria. This framework is being procured to expand the range and volume of business support services which CSEP is able to offer to an ever-growing Social Enterprise sector. The services which CSEP will procure will help increase the number of start-ups and further support existing social enterprises to develop new products and services, improve governance and sustainability and will create additional, fulfilling employment for local people.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8f29d0e-53b6-4e83-a59f-c5f2ef63df05 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2024 - 31 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,500,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CUMBERLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 1RD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CYBERMOOR SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2024 at 10:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8f29d0e-53b6-4e83-a59f-c5f2ef63df05
- 28 Mar 2024 at 09:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8413988-5a64-4b5a-ba94-3078aa3e03f3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8f29d0e-53b6-4e83-a59f-c5f2ef63df05
  4th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8413988-5a64-4b5a-ba94-3078aa3e03f3
  28th March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=1a1d7578-46ec-ee11-8127-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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