---
title: "Provision of a Fundraising Consultant for Union Chain Bridge"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000547083"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2020-09-04"
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# Provision of a Fundraising Consultant for Union Chain Bridge

Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000547083

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Northumberland County Council, is centred on the provision of a Fundraising Consultant for the Union Chain Bridge project. This tender is classified under general public services and is located in Northumberland, UK. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the current stage is complete, with the contract having been signed on 16th July 2018. The project aims to secure at least £874,391 in match funding by March 2019. The bid submission deadline was 5th July 2018.

This opportunity represents significant potential for growth for businesses specialising in fundraising consultancy and heritage project management. Companies with experience in developing fundraising strategies, particularly those familiar with community engagement initiatives and working with public sector organisations, would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. The involvement of partnering organisations like Scottish Borders Council and Museums Northumberland further indicates a collaborative approach that could benefit businesses with relevant expertise in multifaceted project environments.

## Notice

The Contracting Authority (Northumberland County Council), in partnership with Scottish Borders Council and Museums Northumberland, appointed a Fundraising Consultant to research, create and drive the Union Chain Bridge fundraising strategy and its implementation.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

'Union Chain Bridge: crossing borders, inspiring communities' is an ambitious project involving the conservation of the Category A and Grade I listed Union Chain Bridge and an extensive cross border programme of public engagement. The Contracting Authority (Northumberland County Council), in partnership with Scottish Borders Council and Museums Northumberland, appointed a Fundraising Consultant to research, create and drive the Union Chain Bridge fundraising strategy and its implementation in order to secure at least 874,391 GBP between May 2018 and March 2019 from a variety of different sources as match funding for a Heritage Lottery Fund grant of 3.50 million GBP.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP393806 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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 | 4 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 16 Jul 2018 - 28 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £39,297 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHUMBERLAND |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE61 2EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Morpeth Kirkhill |
| Westminster constituency | North Northumberland |
| Delivery location | TLC21 Northumberland, TLM91 Scottish Borders |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAUSE4 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79412000 - Financial management consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP393806
- 18 Jun 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN322409

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN322409
  Provision of a Fundraising Consultant for Union Chain Bridge - The Contracting Authority (Northumberland County Council), in partnership with Scottish Borders Council and Museums Northumberland, is seeking to appoint an established and experienced Fundraising Consultant to research, create and drive the Union Chain Bridge fundraising strategy and its implementation.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP393806
  Provision of a Fundraising Consultant for Union Chain Bridge - The Contracting Authority (Northumberland County Council), in partnership with Scottish Borders Council and Museums Northumberland, appointed a Fundraising Consultant to research, create and drive the Union Chain Bridge fundraising strategy and its implementation.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.northumberland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000547083
- https://procontract.due-north.com

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