--- title: "Levelling Up Funding Bid Preparation" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9debb72c-270a-4a1c-81ea-d850d476fa0d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9debb72c-270a-4a1c-81ea-d850d476fa0d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9debb72c-270a-4a1c-81ea-d850d476fa0d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9debb72c-270a-4a1c-81ea-d850d476fa0d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "EDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2021-04-06" --- # Levelling Up Funding Bid Preparation Buyer: EDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9debb72c-270a-4a1c-81ea-d850d476fa0d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9debb72c-270a-4a1c-81ea-d850d476fa0d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9debb72c-270a-4a1c-81ea-d850d476fa0d.json) ## Summary Eden District Council is seeking bids for the "Levelling Up Funding Bid Preparation" project, aimed at developing a proposal for the Levelling Up Fund. This procurement is classified under development consultancy services (CPV code: 73220000) and is taking place in Penrith, England. The tender is currently in the active stage with a deadline for submission set for 14 April 2021. The contract is anticipated to commence on 19 April 2021 and conclude by 18 June 2021. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, inviting a wide range of participants to submit their proposals. This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for consultancy firms experienced in stakeholder engagement and strategic bid development. Businesses specialising in public sector consultancy, particularly those with a track record of successful funding applications or community-focused projects, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The project not only offers financial value, estimated at £15,000, but also the chance to contribute to local development initiatives, enhancing the firm's presence and reputation in the sector. ## Notice Eden District Council is seeking bids from suitably qualified and experienced consultants to assist the Council in developing a bid to the Levelling Up Fund in a short timescale. The role of the specialist provider would fall in to the following main areas. A) The specialist advisor would undertake tailored engagement activities with key stakeholders including the local MP and key partners to ascertain their priority areas for investment for a bid to the Levelling Up Fund. B) The specialist advisor would gather existing information available to develop a priority list for investment and analyse information available to recommend which project(s) should be put forward based on the likelihood of success in attracting Levelling Up Funding. C) Based upon the results of the engagement activities and the prioritisation exercise, the specialist advisor would complete the application form ready for submission for the Levelling Up Fund. D) The specialist advisor would work with Eden District Council officers to seek formal agreement from internal and external partners such as the MP to submit the bid. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5438b439-c296-4b5d-a713-8aa4d20677ff | | 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 | 6 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Apr 2021 - 18 Jun 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £15,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | PENRITH | | Post town | Carlisle | | Postcode | CA11 7YG | | 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 | Penrith North | | Westminster constituency | Penrith and Solway | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73220000 - Development consultancy services ## Release History - 6 Apr 2021 at 11:20 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5438b439-c296-4b5d-a713-8aa4d20677ff - 6 Apr 2021 at 11:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d31051fc-4eb1-4971-8bdc-3b5fb4276e31 - 1 Apr 2021 at 09:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c2cb37d-8dc3-4e42-9ca4-4bbcb2a72961 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5438b439-c296-4b5d-a713-8aa4d20677ff 6th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d31051fc-4eb1-4971-8bdc-3b5fb4276e31 6th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c2cb37d-8dc3-4e42-9ca4-4bbcb2a72961 1st April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.eden.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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