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title: "Cumbria SEP - Social Enterprise Support and Networking (Countywide)"
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# Cumbria SEP - Social Enterprise Support and Networking (Countywide)

Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-68a45dff-8e64-411e-b535-303db8eb6842

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## Summary

The Cumbria County Council is seeking to procure business support for the social enterprise sector through the tender titled "Cumbria SEP - Social Enterprise Support and Networking (Countywide)." This procurement falls under the business and management consultancy services category, and it is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the active tender stage with an open procedure method. The deadline for submissions is set for 24 April 2019, and the contract period will commence on 13 May 2019, lasting until 12 May 2020. The total budget for this initiative is £120,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the consultancy and support services sector, particularly those experienced in social enterprise development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contract is designed to foster partnerships that enhance community support, business growth, and networking for social enterprises in Cumbria. Potential bidders should have expertise in consultancy, community engagement, and business strategy to align with the objectives of the Cumbria County Council and the Cumbria Social Enterprise Partnership.

## Notice

This opportunity is available via The Chest https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ Cumbria County Council wishes to procure business support for the social enterprise sector. The appointed consultancy team will work closely with the Council and Cumbria Social Enterprise Partnership. See brief available via 'The Chest' for further information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a955d084-a0a2-4eb9-8591-6354ace7b249 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 May 2019 - 12 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 22 Mar 2019 at 14:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a955d084-a0a2-4eb9-8591-6354ace7b249

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a955d084-a0a2-4eb9-8591-6354ace7b249
  22nd March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=ebcde6f2-354b-e911-80f3-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

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