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title: "Towns Fund: Communications & Engagement Support"
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# Towns Fund: Communications & Engagement Support

Buyer: COPELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f33596aa-0ba6-492b-b520-2362bef70333

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## Summary

Copeland Borough Council has completed a public procurement process titled "Towns Fund: Communications & Engagement Support," which aimed to appoint consultants to facilitate communications and engagement during Stage 2 of the Towns Fund initiative. The procurement, classified under business and management consultancy services, was conducted through an open procedure and concluded on 18th October 2021. The contract will commence on 1st November 2021 and remain active until 1st September 2022. The services are to be delivered within the North West region of the United Kingdom, with a total contract value of £48,000, awarded to 32 West Ltd.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in consultancy, communications, and community engagement. Businesses that can offer proven expertise in public engagement strategies and support for local development projects will be well-suited to compete. Engaging in such public contracts can enhance the visibility and credibility of SMEs within the local community and contribute to business growth by opening avenues for collaboration with local councils and agencies.

## Notice

Copeland Borough Council is seeking to appoint consultants to provide communications and engagement support during Stage 2 of the Towns Fund process is to assist the Council and both Town Deal Boards with their communications and engagement programme to assist with the development of the nine business cases that need to be submitted to government to release Towns Fund. This will include consultation support to provide evidence in support of the Business Cases in each town. Further details are provided in the Invitation to Tender documents which will be made available to download upon registering an interest in this opportunity via The Chest Procurement Portal. All correspondence, clarifications and submissions must be made via The Chest. For support to use the Chest please contact Proactis Help Centre: https://supplierhelp.due-north.com/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a84a763-30c6-40d4-90aa-aba487e3becf |
| 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 | 2 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 3 Nov 2021 - 1 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,000 |
| 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 | COPELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WHITEHAVEN |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA28 7JG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Kells and Sandwith |
| Westminster constituency | Whitehaven and Workington |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | 32 WEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 2 Nov 2021 at 12:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a84a763-30c6-40d4-90aa-aba487e3becf
- 4 Oct 2021 at 09:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a97e983f-6dc3-447d-95cf-c21fcc8ffe74

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a84a763-30c6-40d4-90aa-aba487e3becf
  2nd November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a97e983f-6dc3-447d-95cf-c21fcc8ffe74
  4th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=137f98ad-f224-ec11-810e-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.copeland.gov.uk/
- https://supplierhelp.due-north.com/

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