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title: "SPS01272 Provision of a Fundraising Consultant for Union Chain Bridge: Crossing Borders, Inspiring Communities"
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# SPS01272 Provision of a Fundraising Consultant for Union Chain Bridge: Crossing Borders, Inspiring Communities

Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-824405e2-2c75-4597-961b-c87702c89d60

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Northumberland County Council seeking a Fundraising Consultant for the project "Union Chain Bridge: Crossing Borders, Inspiring Communities." This project aims at conserving the historic Union Chain Bridge and engaging the public through a cross-border programme. The contract is classified under financial management consultancy services and was awarded to Cause4 for a total value of £39,297. The procurement method used was an open procedure, concluding the tender period on 5 July 2018, with the contract running from 16 July 2018 to 31 March 2019. The activities are centred in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a prime opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in fundraising and financial strategy development, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their portfolio. Firms with experience in heritage projects and community engagement initiatives would be particularly well-suited to compete, as securing match funding for significant projects can significantly enhance their reputation and contribute to business growth.

## Notice

'Union Chain Bridge: crossing borders, inspiring communities' is an ambitious project involving the conservation of the Category A and Grade I listed Union Chain Bridge and an extensive cross border programme of public engagement. The Contracting Authority (Northumberland County Council), in partnership with Scottish Borders Council and Museums Northumberland, is seeking to appoint an established and experienced Fundraising Consultant to research, create and drive the Union Chain Bridge fundraising strategy and its implementation in order to secure at least PS874,391 between May 2018 and March 2019 from a variety of different sources as match funding for a Heritage Lottery Fund grant of PS3.50 million. Additional information: The Contracting Authority is using the Pro-Contract E-tendering portal to conduct the procurement process. The procurement documents can be accessed free of charge via the portal at; https://procontract.due-north.com

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/485939fd-e50f-4381-b159-9d26957d3f89 |
| 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 | 3 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 15 Jul 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,297 |
| 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 | NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MORPETH |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE61 2EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Morpeth Kirkhill |
| Westminster constituency | North Northumberland |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAUSE4 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79412000 - Financial management consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2019 at 08:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/485939fd-e50f-4381-b159-9d26957d3f89
- 14 Jun 2018 at 14:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6de9b181-9804-43f4-8a17-6afcea4973a2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/485939fd-e50f-4381-b159-9d26957d3f89
  3rd July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6de9b181-9804-43f4-8a17-6afcea4973a2
  14th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.northumberland.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com

## Provenance

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