--- title: "Access Audit Surveys 2022" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3d256545-1a63-408a-9220-2d2fcd9e3828" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3d256545-1a63-408a-9220-2d2fcd9e3828" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3d256545-1a63-408a-9220-2d2fcd9e3828.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3d256545-1a63-408a-9220-2d2fcd9e3828.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2022-09-16" --- # Access Audit Surveys 2022 Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d256545-1a63-408a-9220-2d2fcd9e3828 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3d256545-1a63-408a-9220-2d2fcd9e3828) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3d256545-1a63-408a-9220-2d2fcd9e3828.json) ## Summary The Cumbria County Council is currently seeking a Suitably Qualified Surveying Consultant to conduct Access Audit Surveys in County Council Corporate Buildings as part of their compliance with the Equality Act 2010. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender deadline of 2nd September 2022. The contract period is from 3rd October 2022 to 17th February 2023. The main procurement category is services, and the total contract value is £130,000. This tender opportunity from Cumbria County Council presents a chance for businesses specializing in architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services to engage in a project ensuring accessibility compliance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to participate. Interested parties can access the tender documents by visiting www.the-chest.org.uk and following the instructions provided by the council. The awarded contract has been granted to Direct Access Consultancy Limited, indicating potential future opportunities for similar services. ## Notice Cumbria County Council (CCC) are striving through compliance with the Equality Act 2010, to ensure that access to County Council Corporate Buildings and the services provided within them is not fettered, regardless of any disability. CCC therefore is seeking to commission a Suitably Qualified Surveying Consultant to undertake a new programme of Access Audits to County Council Corporate Buildings. Cumbria is currently undergoing a local government reorganisation and Government has announced that Cumbria County Council is to be replaced by two unitary authorities with effect from 01 April 2023. Cumbria County Council shall be entitled to novate the Contract to any successor council as defined in The Local Government (Structural Changes) (Transfer of Functions, Property, Rights and Liabilities) Regulations 2008. Suppliers wishing to express an interest and obtain access to the tender documents should go to www.the-chest.org.uk and click on current opportunities from the navigation area on the left of the screen. On the next screen enter the contract Reference (DN624768) in the box labelled 'contains' then click search. Click on the Blue link for the contract title to view the opportunity. To express an interest you will need to login. If you are not already registered on the www.the-chest.org.uk you will need to return to the home page and click on Register. Register FREE link in the navigation area on the left of the screen. Registration is free of charge and your username and password will be emailed to you. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e65ed58-5ced-4aa6-8eeb-48d8a387e07e | | 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 | 16 Sep 2022 | | Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 13 Sep 2022 | | Contract period | 2 Oct 2022 - 17 Feb 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £130,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £96,804 | | 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 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 | DIRECT ACCESS CONSULTANCY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ## Release History - 16 Sep 2022 at 12:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e65ed58-5ced-4aa6-8eeb-48d8a387e07e - 27 Jul 2022 at 08:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f34cfb4b-83a9-4144-afa8-c4dcc3fd3902 - 27 Jul 2022 at 08:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7132611d-d8e2-462b-9c9c-8c95f5e01e32 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e65ed58-5ced-4aa6-8eeb-48d8a387e07e 16th September 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f34cfb4b-83a9-4144-afa8-c4dcc3fd3902 27th July 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7132611d-d8e2-462b-9c9c-8c95f5e01e32 27th July 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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