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title: "Economic and Inclusive Growth Strategy and Place Plans"
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# Economic and Inclusive Growth Strategy and Place Plans

Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047054

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## Summary

Cumberland Council has awarded a contract for the development of an Economic and Inclusive Growth Strategy, underpinned by a Place Framework and Place Plans. This project, classified under "Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services" (CPV code 71000000), aims to address the challenges and potential of Cumberland’s economy. The tender, identified as DN726349, was initiated and awarded on 14 August 2024, with the project divided into stages focusing on socio-economic analysis, inclusive growth strategy, investment prospectus, place framework, and place plans. The contract is anticipated to last a maximum of five months for its initial stage, with further time possible if a second stage proceeds. Cumberland Council facilitated the procurement through an open procedure with an estimated value of £150,000 excluding VAT, and the chosen supplier is Cambridge Econometrics.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialised in economic consulting, strategic planning, socio-economic analysis, and community engagement. Consultants with a track record in developing inclusive growth strategies and place-based frameworks could find this project particularly rewarding, both in terms of monetary gain and professional development. Smaller enterprises and diverse business groups are encouraged to participate, especially those capable of contributing high-quality outputs and social value. The contract's focus on inclusive and sustainable economic strategies aligns with the need for innovative solutions, making it attractive to firms looking to expand their operations and portfolio within the public sector.

## Notice

Supporting established aspirations for the economy and our community, Cumberland Council is undertaking the development of an Economic and Inclusive Growth Strategy, supported by a Place Framework. The project seeks to respond to the current and future challenges and opportunities faced by Cumberland's economy and determine a strategy that will meet the Council's goals of putting health and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do and developing a local economy that works for local people. In addition, we wish to determine a strategy and delivery missions that put the principles of a circular economy and community wealth at the centre of our policy making and actions. To progress and support this work; Cumberland Council is seeking to commission appropriately qualified and experienced consultants to support the inclusive and engaging creation of an Inclusive Growth Strategy and Place plans.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

he focus of this project is the development of a clear and evidenced strategy, delivery plan and series of deliverable place plans. It is through this work that it will be possible to further quantify wider delivery outputs. The work is staged with Components 1 to 4 representing a first stage and Component 5 a second: Component 1 - Socio-Economic Analysis and Review Component 2 - Inclusive and Economic Growth Strategy Component 3: Investment and Regeneration Prospectus Component 4 - Place Framework (by December) Component 5 - Place Plans (To be priced separate to components 1 - 4) The Council reserves the right to not award a Stage 2 contract even if Stage 1 is awarded. The Council proposes to enter into the Contract for a maximum period of 5 months with the successful Tenderer for stage 1. Further time may be agreed if it is determined to progress work on stage 2. The value provided is an estimate only. Additional information: Suppliers wishing to express an interest and obtain access to the tender documents should go to www.the-chest.org.uk and click on current opportunities from the navigation area on the left of the screen. On the next screen enter the contract Reference (DN726349) in the box labelled 'contains' then click search. Click on the Blue link for the contract title to view the opportunity. To express an interest you will need to login. If you are not already registered on the www.the-chest.org.uk you will need to return to the home page and click on Register. Register free link in the navigation area on the left of the screen. Registration is free of charge and your username and password will be emailed to you. Cumberland Council is fully supportive of all aspects of diversity including ethnicity, race, religion, age, disability and sexual orientation. In this respect Cumberland Council welcomes expressions of interest from ethnic minority, disabled and other diverse business communities and the voluntary sector. Economic operators are therefore required to fully comply with all statutory obligations/applicable legislation and there will be a requirement to participate in the authority's supplier audits on all aspects of diversity. The contracting authority expressly reserves the right: (i) not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and (ii) to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the tendering competition; and in no circumstances will the contracting authority be liable for any costs incurred by the candidates. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of potential suppliers. The contracting authority reserve the right to use any electronic portal during the life of the agreement. The value provided in Section II.1.5 is only an estimate.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027469-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £152,057 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CUMBERLAND 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 | TLD1 Cumbria |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAMBRIDGE ECONOMETRICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 28 Aug 2024 at 14:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027469-2024
- 15 Jul 2024 at 12:24 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021660-2024
- 8 Jul 2024 at 06:56 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020712-2024
- 17 Jun 2024 at 08:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018557-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk

## Provenance

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