Published date: 28 March 2024

Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.


Closing: 29 April 2024, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Business and management consultancy and related services - 79400000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£1,500,000

Procurement reference

CC001-DN717514-88359914

Published date

28 March 2024

Closing date

29 April 2024

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

14 May 2024

Contract end date

31 March 2028

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

This framework tender document is being issued by Cumberland Council acting as the Accountable Body for Cumbria Social Enterprise Partnership (CSEP). The activity being procured via this framework will cover the geographic areas covered by Cumberland Council and Westmorland & Furness Council, ie - the ceremonial county of Cumbria boundaries. At times this may be specific to one council's area (or a portion of) or be "countywide", depending upon the funder's criteria.
This framework is being procured to expand the range and volume of business support services which CSEP is able to offer to an ever-growing Social Enterprise sector. The services which CSEP will procure will help increase the number of start-ups and further support existing social enterprises to develop new products and services, improve governance and sustainability and will create additional, fulfilling employment for local people.

Please see the Tender Documents for further information available via The Chest. https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ .
For support using the Chest, please contact Proactis, using the Supplier Support area.
For clarifications, please ensure all correspondence is via The Chest using the messages area.

How to apply

Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.

About the buyer

Contact name

Michelle James

Address

Cumbria House
107 - 117 Botchergate
Carlisle
CA1 1RD
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 1228221743

Email

michelle.james@cumberland.gov.uk

Website

https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/