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title: "Third Sector Infrastructure Support"
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buyer: "CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Third Sector Infrastructure Support

Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c3c9c291-8501-48e9-b1d4-dd98529ad8a4

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## Summary

Cumbria County Council has completed a public procurement process titled "Third Sector Infrastructure Support", aimed at delivering targeted assistance to frontline third sector organisations within the North West of England. The contract, valued at £49,500, is part of the services industry category and was awarded on 15 March 2016, with the contract period spanning from 1 April 2016 to 1 April 2017. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 26 February 2016.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on providing support within the third sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that offer community, social, and personal services. Companies capable of delivering innovative and efficient solutions to help organisations adapt to changes in public sector funding and policy will find themselves well-positioned to compete in future tenders under similar frameworks. Interested businesses should leverage their experience in service provision to enhance the operational effectiveness of third sector organisations across Cumbria.

## Notice

Cumbria County Council is seeking a suitably qualified provider to deliver targeted, focused work that would support frontline third sector organisations across Cumbria to respond to the challenges posed by the changing economic and social context. The Council recognises that changes to policy and public sector budgets will require third sector organisations to operate in an increasingly efficient and effective way; whilst still maintaining the an offer of responsiveness, flexibility and innovation. The focus of the work will be to support the delivery of the council's aspirations and priorities; in particular supporting the third sector to both offer and deliver services in an efficient and effective way that meets the needs of customers and the council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a660f3ea-4594-4568-906d-4013a7dfcaaf |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Mar 2016 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2016 - 1 Apr 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,500 |
| 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 | CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA3 8NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Currock |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CUMBRIA CVS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2017 at 09:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a660f3ea-4594-4568-906d-4013a7dfcaaf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a660f3ea-4594-4568-906d-4013a7dfcaaf
  9th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/

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