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title: "Children's Services Strategic Local Government Reform (LGR) Support"
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# Children's Services Strategic Local Government Reform (LGR) Support

Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c5e55ec1-cf0d-4066-b013-7d9f06fea466

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## Summary

The Cumbria County Council is currently conducting a tender for the project titled "Children's Services Strategic Local Government Reform (LGR) Support." This initiative falls under the health and social work services sector and aims to enhance strategic capacity as the current county structure transitions into two unitary authorities. The tender was published on 30 December 2021, with a submission deadline of 28 January 2022. The contract period is set to commence on 17 February 2022 and will run until 31 December 2022. The total contract value is £86,250, and the tender is being procured through an open procedure, making it accessible to a wide range of suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in health and social work services, especially those that can provide expertise in local government reform and children’s services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as they could bring innovative solutions and nimble responses to the strategic requirements outlined by the council. Businesses with experience in navigating public sector contracts and a track record of delivering social services will be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

## Notice

Following the announcement of the Local Government Reform (LGR) consultation outcome for Cumbria; resulting in the existing County structure being split into two unitary authorities, it is critical that we ensure our planning and decision making is strengthened and supported by additional strategic capacity, to enable us to shape and inform the options available, to achieve a smooth transition to the new arrangements, and also take the opportunities presented by LGR to deliver a positive outcome for the children and young people of Cumbria. We are seeking someone to provide key leadership and help us ensure that the key decisions, planning and preparation for LGR are evidence informed and guided by expertise and experience.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e823106c-dd06-496e-85c0-dffa3cc80985 |
| 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 | 30 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Feb 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £86,250 |
| 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 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 30 Dec 2021 at 11:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e823106c-dd06-496e-85c0-dffa3cc80985

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e823106c-dd06-496e-85c0-dffa3cc80985
  30th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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