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title: "Social Enterprise Development Framework Services"
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# Social Enterprise Development Framework Services

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5dba9684-3abc-4584-b69f-e6c32b83c716

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## Summary

Westmorland and Furness Council, acting as the contracting authority for the Community Social Enterprise Partnership (CSEP), has completed the procurement process for the "Social Enterprise Development Framework Services". The tender was aimed at enhancing the business support services available to the social enterprise sector in the Westmorland & Furness district, with an emphasis on creating new start-ups and supporting existing enterprises. Classified under business and management consultancy services, the open procedure concluded with an award to Cybermoor Services Ltd. The procurement, valued at £1,500,000, spans a contract period from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2029, with services to be delivered in England, United Kingdom. Key dates included the tender submission deadline on 21st March 2025, and the award date on 31st March 2025.

This tender offers a substantial opportunity for business growth, particularly for SMEs and organisations in the social enterprise sector. It is designed to stimulate the development of new products and services, improve governance, and promote sustainability. This framework is particularly suitable for businesses that can deliver consultancy services aimed at enhancing the capability of social enterprises, thereby broadening their offerings and impact. With an emphasis on expanding employment opportunities locally, business entities focused on social and community-driven outcomes would find this contract especially appealing. SMEs and other entities adept in creating innovative solutions in the social sector are well-positioned to leverage this framework for strategic growth and community impact.

## Notice

As CSEP are an unincorporated association, Westmorland and Furness Council are the Accountable Body for CSEP and thus the Contracting Authority in relation to the procurement and contracting for these Services. 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 in Westmorland & Furness district. The Services which we will procure to aid CSEP 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/0fec8186-a332-43cd-89fa-4bb7e7a97567 |
| 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 | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| 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 | WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL |
| Locality | KENDAL |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA9 4DQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness |
| Local authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Electoral ward | Kendal Strickland and Fell |
| Westminster constituency | Westmorland and Lonsdale |
| 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

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2025 at 13:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fec8186-a332-43cd-89fa-4bb7e7a97567
- 19 Feb 2025 at 16:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52c7470e-e553-4d3b-a1f0-554e0fc25025

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fec8186-a332-43cd-89fa-4bb7e7a97567
  8th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52c7470e-e553-4d3b-a1f0-554e0fc25025
  19th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=7b5d4211-eded-ef11-8134-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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