Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-055984
- Published by:
- Cumberland Council
- Authority ID:
- AA83928
- Publication date:
- 29 August 2025
- Deadline date:
- 29 September 2025
- Notice type:
- UK4
- Has documents:
- No
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- N/A
Abstract
A Cumbria Connect to Work (CtW) Programme is being procured to cover the Cumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Council areas. Cumberland Council is leading on the procurement and is also the Accountable Body for this programme. The Councils are seeking, through the CtW programme, to break down barriers to employment and provide sustainable job opportunities for individuals with complex needs.The council proposes to enter into the contract from the 27th October 2025 with the successful tenderer. The initial contract period is from 27th October 2025 - 31st March 2028. The contract end date of 31st March 2030 is the date the contract will end if both of the potential 12 months extensions are used. Use of these extensions is at the absolute discretion of the council. Any extensions will be confirmed with the successful supplier if implemented.The highest estimated value is £9,883,966 excluding VAT. This is for the initial term and the two potential 12 months extension periods.For further details and to access the tender documents, including the service specification, please use our online procurement portal - The Chest - https://www.the-chest.org.uk. You must be registered on The Chest. Registration is free.All bids must be received electronically via The Chest by the deadline stated in the Invitation to Tender (ITT).Any clarifications about the tender must be sent via messaging on The Chest by the deadline stated in the ITT.
Full notice text
Scope
Procurement description
A Cumbria Connect to Work (CtW) Programme is being procured to cover the Cumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Council areas. Cumberland Council is leading on the procurement and is also the Accountable Body for this programme. The Councils are seeking, through the CtW programme, to break down barriers to employment and provide sustainable job opportunities for individuals with complex needs.
The council proposes to enter into the contract from the 27th October 2025 with the successful tenderer. The initial contract period is from 27th October 2025 - 31st March 2028. The contract end date of 31st March 2030 is the date the contract will end if both of the potential 12 months extensions are used. Use of these extensions is at the absolute discretion of the council. Any extensions will be confirmed with the successful supplier if implemented.
The highest estimated value is £9,883,966 excluding VAT. This is for the initial term and the two potential 12 months extension periods.
For further details and to access the tender documents, including the service specification, please use our online procurement portal - The Chest - https://www.the-chest.org.uk. You must be registered on The Chest. Registration is free.
All bids must be received electronically via The Chest by the deadline stated in the Invitation to Tender (ITT).
Any clarifications about the tender must be sent via messaging on The Chest by the deadline stated in the ITT.
Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)
9883966.00 GBP to 9883966.00GBP
Contract dates (estimated)
27 October 2025, 00:00AM to 31 March 2028, 23:59PM
Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 31 March 2030
Contracting authority
Cumberland Council
Identification register:
Address 1: Cumbria House, 107-117 Botchergate
Town/City: Carlisle
Postcode: CA1 1RD
Country: United Kingdom
Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJGX-9191-DYLV
NUTS code: UKD12
Email: peopleprocurement@cumbria.gov.uk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Is this procurement under a special regime?
Light touch
Is the total value above threshold?
Above threshold
Lots
Divided into 1 lots
Lot number: 1 CPV classifications
- 75110000 - General public services
- 75131000 - Government services
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services
Lot value (estimated)
9883966.00 GBP Excluding VAT
11860759.00 GBP Including VAT
Contract start date (estimated)
27 October 2025, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 March 2028, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
31 March 2030, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
There is the potential for two contract extensions of up to 12 months each, depending on both the success in achieving the required outcomes and availability of further funding.
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Quality
Weighting: 85
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: quality
Name
Social Value
Weighting: 10
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: price
Name
Price
Weighting: 5
Weighting type: percentageExact
Submission
Tender submission deadline
29 September 2025, 10:00AM
Enquiry deadline
16 September 2025, 17:00PM
Date of award of contract
10 October 2025, 23:59PM
Submission address and any special instructions
https://www.the-chest.org.uk
May tenders be submitted electronically?
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
Coding
Commodity categories
| ID |
Title
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Parent category
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| 80400000 |
Adult and other education services |
Education and training services |
| 98200000 |
Equal opportunities consultancy services |
Other community, social and personal services |
| 75110000 |
General public services |
Administration services |
| 75131000 |
Government services |
Supporting services for the government |
| 75200000 |
Provision of services to the community |
Administration, defence and social security services |
| 79600000 |
Recruitment services |
Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security |
| 80500000 |
Training services |
Education and training services |
Delivery locations
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Description
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There are no delivery locations for this notice.
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Alert region restrictions
The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.
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Description
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There are no alert restrictions for this notice.
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About the buyer
- Main contact:
- N/a
- Admin contact:
- N/a
- Technical contact:
- N/a
- Other contact:
- N/a
Further information
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