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title: "Contract for Infrastructure Support to Town and Parish Councils"
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# Contract for Infrastructure Support to Town and Parish Councils

Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-efd6e1b9-839b-4717-95ad-79840374d1ca

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## Summary

The Cheshire East Council is currently engaged in a direct award procurement process titled "Contract for Infrastructure Support to Town and Parish Councils". This contract, which falls under the specialist training services category, has a total value of £37,500 and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The contract was initiated on December 13, 2021, and will run until March 31, 2024. The tender period for this contract ended on November 4, 2021, and it is classified as a direct award under the procurement method.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that offer training and support services tailored to local councils. Businesses that excel in community engagement, collaboration, and are accustomed to working within local government frameworks would be particularly well-suited to compete in this space. The successful delivery of this infrastructure support could also enhance the growth potential of such businesses by establishing a precedent for future collaborations with local authorities.

## Notice

Direct award of contract to deliver Direct Infrastructure Support to CE Town and Parish Councils and to Facilitate Communication between Cheshire East Council and Town and Parish Councils and wider promotion of key Cheshire East Council Corporate Plan Priorities. Cheshire Association of Local Councils (ChALC) is a unique provider of this service. Additional information: Cheshire Association of Local Councils (ChALC) is a unique provider of this service, as such Regulation 32 (2) b is being applied.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfce05d9-3016-4d4e-aaa4-639177a2eb85 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 13 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £37,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,500 |
| 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 | CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL |
| Locality | SANDBACH |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW11 1HZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Sandbach Town |
| Westminster constituency | Congleton |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHESHIRE ASSOCIATION OF LOCAL COUNCILS (CHALC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 13 Dec 2021 at 15:03 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfce05d9-3016-4d4e-aaa4-639177a2eb85
- 13 Dec 2021 at 15:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfce05d9-3016-4d4e-aaa4-639177a2eb85

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfce05d9-3016-4d4e-aaa4-639177a2eb85
  13th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/home.aspx

## Provenance

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