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Cumbria Connect to Work (CtW) Programme

Cumberland Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Cumberland Council

Buyer Address: Cumbria House, 107-117 Botchergate, Carlisle, UKD12, CA1 1RD, United Kingdom

Contact Email: peopleprocurement@cumbria.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
9883966.0 GBP
Gross: 11860759.0 GBP
Published
28 Aug 2025, 10:48
Deadline
29 Sep 2025, 09:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
75110000 - General public services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

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.

Linked Documents

No linked documents found for this notice.

Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051891-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 9,883,966.00

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 11,860,759.00

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-10-27T00:00:00Z

Lot 1 Contract End: 2028-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (85%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (5%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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