--- title: "Youth Sector Infrastructure Support Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-38fd780b-83b7-48dd-9b93-06974efd00ba" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-38fd780b-83b7-48dd-9b93-06974efd00ba" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-38fd780b-83b7-48dd-9b93-06974efd00ba.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-38fd780b-83b7-48dd-9b93-06974efd00ba.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2019-11-27" --- # Youth Sector Infrastructure Support Service Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-38fd780b-83b7-48dd-9b93-06974efd00ba [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-38fd780b-83b7-48dd-9b93-06974efd00ba) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-38fd780b-83b7-48dd-9b93-06974efd00ba.json) ## Summary The 'Youth Sector Infrastructure Support Service' tender, initiated by Cumbria County Council, aims to enhance support for the voluntary youth sector in the North West of England. This service is crucial for improving outcomes for children and young people aged 11 to 19 (up to 25 for those with additional needs). The procurement process, classified under social work and related services, follows an open procedure method. Key dates include the closing for bids on 30 August 2019, with the contract commencing on 1 January 2020 and concluding on 30 June 2023. The total contract value is £248,500. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in social services and youth development. Companies able to provide innovative solutions to support organisational effectiveness within the youth sector, tackle challenges such as rural isolation, and enhance the personal and social development of young people would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender could help businesses expand their portfolio and increase their impact within the community. ## Notice The council has a statutory duty to improve outcomes for children, young people and their families. The Youth Sector Infrastructure Support Service will provide support to the voluntary youth sector in Cumbria to build on existing strengths and raise standards to ensure that high quality, well managed and sustainable services are available that address the identified needs of young people aged 11-19 years old (up to 25 for those with additional needs). The support provided to the voluntary youth sector through this service will ensure that groups, clubs and organisations can work effectively with young people to help them overcome barriers (such as rural isolation) and challenges, focus on their personal and social development, raise aspirations and build resilience. This can have a positive impact on the outcomes and life chances of young people, especially those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable. The service specification and all other documents are available on The Chest. All bids must be submitted via The Chest by the deadline stated in the service specification. All clarification questions must also be submitted via The Chest. The website for The Chest is https://www.the-chest.org.uk and it is free for you to register. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58ed5a93-29a3-499a-91f1-56e7c9707628 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Nov 2019 | | Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 26 Nov 2019 | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £248,500 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £248,500 | | 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 | CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | CARLISLE | | Post town | Carlisle | | Postcode | CA1 1RZ | | 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 | TLD North West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CUMBRIA YOUTH ALLIANCE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 27 Nov 2019 at 11:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58ed5a93-29a3-499a-91f1-56e7c9707628 - 1 Aug 2019 at 09:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cecceb88-185f-4f21-8a26-fae3d947841c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58ed5a93-29a3-499a-91f1-56e7c9707628 27th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cecceb88-185f-4f21-8a26-fae3d947841c 1st August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/ - https://www.the-chest.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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