--- title: "Economic and Inclusive Growth Strategy and Place Plans" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-633cc5fa-52e7-4f3b-8c12-4dd699d08dee" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-633cc5fa-52e7-4f3b-8c12-4dd699d08dee" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-633cc5fa-52e7-4f3b-8c12-4dd699d08dee.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-633cc5fa-52e7-4f3b-8c12-4dd699d08dee.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CUMBERLAND COUNCIL" published: "2024-08-28" --- # Economic and Inclusive Growth Strategy and Place Plans Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-633cc5fa-52e7-4f3b-8c12-4dd699d08dee [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-633cc5fa-52e7-4f3b-8c12-4dd699d08dee) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-633cc5fa-52e7-4f3b-8c12-4dd699d08dee.json) ## Summary Cumberland Council has awarded the contract for developing an Economic and Inclusive Growth Strategy and Place Plans to Cambridge Econometrics. This project, classified under Architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services (CPV code 71000000), aims to tackle current and future economic challenges in Cumberland. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure, culminating in the award on 14th August 2024. The contract began on 27th August 2024 and will run until 20th December 2024, with a total value of £152,057. The project is based in England and aligns with the council's goals of promoting health, wellbeing, and a local economy that serves the community. This tender represents a significant opportunity for consultants specializing in economic development, strategic planning, and inclusive growth. SMEs, in particular, would find this contract well-suited to their services, given that the procurement process encourages their participation. By contributing to this ambitious strategy, businesses can help shape a resilient local economy, fostering long-term growth and community prosperity. Experienced and qualified consultants in the architecture and engineering sectors are encouraged to take advantage of such opportunities to enhance their portfolios and influence regional economic policies. ## Notice Supporting established aspirations for the economy and our community, Cumberland Council is undertaking the development of an Economic and Inclusive Growth Strategy, supported by a Place Framework. The project seeks to respond to the current and future challenges and opportunities faced by Cumberland's economy and determine a strategy that will meet the Council's goals of putting health and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do and developing a local economy that works for local people. In addition, we wish to determine a strategy and delivery missions that put the principles of a circular economy and community wealth at the centre of our policy making and actions. To progress and support this work; Cumberland Council is seeking to commission appropriately qualified and experienced consultants to support the inclusive and engaging creation of an Inclusive Growth Strategy and Place plans. 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 (DN726349) 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/b112560b-dc32-4e84-86aa-c2c9c3297095 | | 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 | 28 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 13 Aug 2024 | | Contract period | 26 Aug 2024 - 20 Dec 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £152,057 | | 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 | CAMBRIDGE ECONOMETRICS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ## Release History - 28 Aug 2024 at 14:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b112560b-dc32-4e84-86aa-c2c9c3297095 - 15 Jul 2024 at 11:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7563de67-4be4-4a33-b108-4c7a4a598574 - 8 Jul 2024 at 06:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51543bb0-ee1a-45ef-a246-b63eb5c726cb - 17 Jun 2024 at 08:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40d02af7-31a6-4c75-bc78-fd8d6d888dca ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b112560b-dc32-4e84-86aa-c2c9c3297095 28th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7563de67-4be4-4a33-b108-4c7a4a598574 15th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51543bb0-ee1a-45ef-a246-b63eb5c726cb 8th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40d02af7-31a6-4c75-bc78-fd8d6d888dca 17th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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